impotently

[US]/ˈɪmpətəntli/
[UK]/ˈɪmpətəntli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.in a weak or powerless manner; in a way that indicates impotence

Phrases & Collocations

impotently angry

impotently watching

impotently helpless

impotently frustrated

impotently resigned

impotently sighing

impotently complaining

impotently waiting

impotently staring

impotently observing

Example Sentences

he watched impotently as the storm destroyed his home.

she felt impotently frustrated with the lack of progress.

the team fought impotently against the stronger opponents.

he shouted impotently at the television during the game.

she sat impotently on the sidelines, wishing she could help.

the doctor felt impotently as he delivered the bad news.

they stood impotently as the fire consumed the building.

he could only watch impotently while she made her decision.

she felt impotently angry at the injustice around her.

they realized they were impotently arguing over trivial matters.

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