Dikawasa (en. Disempowered)

di-ka-wasa

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person or individual with no power or influence.
He was considered to be in their group because of his lack of trust.
Siya ay itinuturing na dikawasa sa kanilang grupo dahil sa kanyang kakulangan ng tiwala.
A state that shows the lack of self -control or in situations.
He feels like he is in the company of the company's decisions.
Nararamdaman niyang siya ay dikawasa laban sa mga desisyon ng kumpanya.
The condition of having limited ability to vote or participate in decisions.
The dictatorial regimes leave citizens of the world.
Ang mga dictatorial na rehimen ay nagiiwan sa mga mamamayan na dikawasa.

Etymology

Combination of the words 'not' and 'power', meaning someone lacking power.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unable to decide
losing the ability to make decisions
hindi makapagdesisyon

Related Words

power
The state of having power or control.
kawasa

Slang Meanings

you are the only one who can do or provide this
You are the only one who can answer this test, so you better study!
Dikawasa ang makakasagot sa test na 'to, kaya mag-aral ka na!
referring to someone who has special abilities
You are one of a kind, you can do it! You're millionaire material!
Dikawasa, kaya mo yan! Millionaire material ka!