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powerless
/ˈpaʊələs/
adjective
bezsilny
Also
bezradny
Definition
Without power, strength, or ability to do anything; unable to control a situation.
Examples
He felt completely powerless to help her.
Czuł się całkowicie bezsilny, by jej pomóc.
The villagers were powerless against the invading army.
Wieśniacy byli bezradni wobec najeżdżającej armii.
Collocations
feel powerlesspowerless to actpowerless against
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