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PRONUNCIATION OF POWERLESSLY

powerlessly  [ˈpaʊəlɪslɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POWERLESSLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Powerlessly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES POWERLESSLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of powerlessly in the English dictionary

The definition of powerlessly in the dictionary is without being able to control or influence events.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POWERLESSLY


artlessly
ˈɑːtlɪslɪ
blamelessly
ˈbleɪmlɪslɪ
bootlessly
ˈbuːtlɪslɪ
causelessly
ˈkɔːzlɪslɪ
doubtlessly
ˈdaʊtlɪslɪ
formlessly
ˈfɔːmlɪslɪ
harmlessly
ˈhɑːmlɪslɪ
heartlessly
ˈhɑːtlɪslɪ
heedlessly
ˈhiːdlɪslɪ
humorlessly
ˈhjuːməlɪslɪ
humourlessly
ˈhjuːməlɪslɪ
measurelessly
ˈmɛʒəlɪslɪ
mirthlessly
mɜːθlɪslɪ
nervelessly
ˈnɜːvlɪslɪ
numberlessly
ˈnʌmbəlɪslɪ
prayerlessly
ˈprɛəlɪslɪ
remorselessly
rɪˈmɔːslɪslɪ
senselessly
ˈsenslɪslɪ
sightlessly
ˈsaɪtlɪslɪ
tearlessly
ˈtɪəlɪslɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POWERLESSLY

power walking
power workers
power yoga
power-assisted
power-assisted steering
power-driven
power-sharing
powerboat
powerboat racing
powerboating
powerful
powerfully
powerfully built
powerfulness
powerhouse
powerless
powerlessness
powerlifter
powerlifting
powertrain

WORDS THAT END LIKE POWERLESSLY

aimlessly
carelessly
effortlessly
endlessly
expressly
faultlessly
flawlessly
grossly
helplessly
hopelessly
mercilessly
needlessly
recklessly
relentlessly
ruthlessly
seamlessly
shamelessly
spotlessly
timelessly
tirelessly
wordlessly

Synonyms and antonyms of powerlessly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «powerlessly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POWERLESSLY

Find out the translation of powerlessly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of powerlessly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «powerlessly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

无能为力
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

impotente
570 millions of speakers

English

powerlessly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

powerlessly
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العاجز تماما
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бессильно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

powerlessly
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

powerlessly
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

impuissants
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tanpa kuasa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

machtlos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

powerlessly
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

powerlessly
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tanpa daya
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bất lực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

powerlessly
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निर्लज्जपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

powerlessly
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

impotenti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bezsilnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

безсило
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

neputincioși
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δίχως δύναμη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kragteloos
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

maktlöst
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

powerlessly
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of powerlessly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POWERLESSLY»

The term «powerlessly» is used very little and occupies the 159.073 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POWERLESSLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about powerlessly

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POWERLESSLY»

Discover the use of powerlessly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to powerlessly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Kingdom Ethics: Following Jesus in Contemporary Context
MATTHEW 5:38-42 1 he world watched powerlessly on September 11, 2001, as the television showed, again and again, two planes plowing into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Children, women and men who were passengers in ...
Glen H. Stassen, David P. Gushee, 2003
2
Work Wonders: Learn to Live, a Collection of Thoughts and ...
Storms. Tonight I was awakened by a raging storm I carefully approached the window And I peered out Powerlessly observing Then awaiting the passage I reflected on a previous storms rage I had fearfully approached that window And ...
Leon A. Walker, 2011
3
The A to Z of Kierkegaard's Philosophy
The aesthete or pleasure seeker may therefore be a fatalist, one understanding him- or herself to be powerlessly in the grip of a blind, determining power, however much he or she struggles to influence the course of events. Kierkegaard seems ...
Julia Watkin, 2010
4
Equinox: Chronicles from the Archives of Life
Storms. Tonight I was awakened by a raging storm, I carefully approached the window— and I peered out . . . Powerlessly observing, then awaiting the passage . I reflected on a previous storms rage. I had fearfully approached that window— ...
Leon A. Walker, 2013
5
Winfred Cowell, Smedaphites, and the Aliens 2
I plummeted towards the ground powerlessly. Then, it discharged a fire stream at me and I was severely injured . . . “NO!” yelled Margaret at full blast. She flew up astride broomstick and charged the monster. Tolkin, within the parameter of ...
Lee Ching Kai, 2013
6
Reflections on Reality - The Three Natures and Non- Natures ...
Although they want happiness, they do not know how to achieve the causes of happiness; although they do not want suffering, they powerlessly achieve its causes. Thus, they are as if crazed. Moreover, because they have accumulated many ...
Jeffrey Hopkins, 2002
7
Metaphysical Realities in Psychology and Management
Just as iron is powerlessly drawn to a magnet, our minds are -powerlessly drawn to the object of our intentions. Intention may be expressed through either physical or verbal actions. Actually, Indian thinkers differentiate between human and ...
Mithila Bihari Sharan, 2011
8
Meditations of a Tibetan Tantric Abbot: The Main Practices ...
We and all other common beings powerlessly engage in actions through these three — desire, hatred, and ignorance. Through desire we accumulate various actions due to liking food, drink, and resources. For example, due to liking an article ...
Kensur Lekden, 2001
9
Pact of the Seven Stones: The Quest of Cheyenne
We tried to fly to him, but were pulled powerlessly toward the front of the castle, instead. Traffic going into the main gate was backed up past the treeline of the forest (about 200 yards) as the guards checked everyone through. A familiar shape ...
Kevin M. Cooke, 2012
10
Beyond Postmodernism: New Dimensions in Clinical Theory and ...
Cindy's sense of herself and her life was that she had thrown, and continued to throw, herself into a emotional situatedness in which, though felt to be entirely of her own making, she remained hopelessly and powerlessly embedded.
Roger Frie, Donna Orange, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POWERLESSLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term powerlessly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Stricken yacht saved from crashing onto rocks in Tay
The crew of a small yacht faced disaster as they drifted powerlessly towards rocks on the river Tay. With their engine stopped and with sales ... «The Courier, Jul 15»
2
M's win, go streaking
For almost 100 games, we have all watched, powerlessly, as the Seattle Mariners played up to somewhere below the 30th percentile of their ... «Lookout Landing, Jul 15»
3
Davidson County judge's name cleared of wrong-doing
... apologies to the real victims of domestic violence and those advocates that work powerlessly for victims of domestic violence,” said Moreland. «WKRN.com, Jul 15»
4
Empire Meets Joely Richardson
But Maggie, a tightly-knit drama of a daughter (Abigail) succumbing to a zombie virus while her dad (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and stepmum look on powerlessly ... «Empire Online, Jul 15»
5
West End artist's kooky creatures illustrate our struggles to adapt to a …
In Free Will, a rocket-propelled dog makes a break for freedom, chain trailing powerlessly behind it. A rickety, un-piloted aircraft triumphantly ... «Winnipeg Free Press, Jul 15»
6
The difference between workplace givers, takers and matchers
When we communicate powerlessly – when we hesitate, reveal our weaknesses or share doubt – it actually signals that we are concerned ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
7
Guest Commentary: Still waiting ... and waiting
Instead of being a leaf on the ocean, floating along powerlessly while life pushes me toward one coast or another, raises me in a wave, and ... «The Denver Post, Jul 15»
8
Lawrence Library announces Aug. events
When he sneaks into a house on an assignment, he discovers Rita, an innocent young blind girl who must stand by powerlessly while her ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
9
Lionel Messi just can't win for Argentina, and Gonzalo Higuain …
So he plays to the best of his abilities to reach the finals, only to powerlessly watch it slip through his fingers. It must also be said that he hasn't ... «SB Nation, Jul 15»
10
Michael Wolff's claim that advertising is dead is nonsense
... 1999 merely indicated that there was a significant demographic of people who had always resented sitting powerlessly in their living rooms, ... «Cantech Letter, Jul 15»

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