seem powerless

Examples (10)

• He felt so overwhelmed that he began to seem completely powerless against the system.
• Despite their efforts, the local government continued to seem powerless in the face of rising crime rates.
• When the crisis hit, many organizations suddenly seemed powerless to respond effectively.
• The opposition party tried to highlight how the ruling party would seem powerless without public support.
• Without adequate resources, even the most dedicated team can seem powerless to achieve its goals.
• She didn't want to seem powerless, so she kept fighting despite the odds.
• In the midst of such a powerful natural disaster, humanity can often seem utterly powerless.
• If we don't act now, future generations will seem powerless to reverse the environmental damage.
• His attempts to influence the decision-making process only made him seem more powerless.
• The small nation, surrounded by giants, often seems powerless to assert its sovereignty.