powerlessness
Definitions
The state or condition of lacking strength, authority, or the ability to influence events.
A feeling of helplessness or inability to control one's circumstances.
Examples
She felt a deep sense of powerlessness as she watched the storm destroy her garden.
The character's struggle against the corrupt system highlights his overwhelming powerlessness.
Many people experience powerlessness when faced with circumstances beyond their control.
Synonyms
helplessness impotence weakness vulnerability incapacity ineffectuality subjection