virtually impotent

Frequency: 6.87.5 per million words

Almost completely powerless.

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  • The small protest movement was virtually impotent against the government's policies.
  • Without a strong leader, the committee found itself virtually impotent to make any real changes.
  • The former superpower became virtually impotent on the global stage after the economic collapse.
  • She felt virtually impotent in the face of such overwhelming opposition.
  • Despite their efforts, their legal team was virtually impotent against the well-funded corporation.
  • The new regulations have rendered the old system virtually impotent.
  • He realized he was virtually impotent to alter the course of events.
  • The international body was virtually impotent to stop the conflict.
  • Their arguments proved virtually impotent in convincing the judge.
  • They were virtually impotent against the power of the large companies.