impotence

noun
UK: /ˈɪmpətəns/
US: /ˈɪmpədəns/

  1. The state of lacking power or strength to change or control a situation or someone's behavior.

    1. His impotence was clear when he couldn't start the car.
    2. The government's impotence to address the rising crime rate frustrated citizens.

  2. Inability in a man to achieve an erection or orgasm.

    1. He suffered from impotence after the surgery.
    2. Stress and anxiety can sometimes lead to temporary impotence.

Synonyms

weakness inability failure erectile dysfunction

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impotence" in English means: The state of lacking power or strength to change or control a situation or someone's behavior., Inability in a man to achieve an erection or orgasm..

The phonetic transcription of "impotence" is /ˈɪmpətəns/ in British English and /ˈɪmpədəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impotence": weakness, inability, failure, erectile dysfunction.

Example usage of "impotence": "His impotence was clear when he couldn't start the car.". More examples on the page.