Impotence

/ˈɪmpə təns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The condition of being unable to achieve or sustain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.

Many men experience feelings of inadequacy due to impotence.

The inability to take effective action; a lack of power or strength.

The impotence of the government in handling the crisis was evident to all.

A sense of helplessness or weakness in a particular situation.

She felt a deep impotence in the face of overwhelming challenges.

Late Latin 'impotentia', from 'impotens' meaning 'weak'.

impotence syndrome:

A condition where an individual feels powerless in their life or circumstances.

sexual impotence:

A specific type of impotence related to sexual performance.

Having problems in the bedroom.

He joked about his impotence like it was nothing serious.

Feeling inadequate in a situation.

After that meeting, I felt a bit of impotence regarding our project's future.