impuissance

The definition of impuissance is weakness, whether it be physical or mental.

(noun)

An example of impuissance is the inability to stand up for yourself.

See impuissance in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

lack of power; weakness

Origin: Fr: see in- & puissance

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See impuissance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Lack of power or effectiveness; weakness.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English impuissaunce

Origin: , from Old French impuissance

Origin: : in-, not; see in-¹

Origin: + puissance, power; see puissance

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