All impotent synonyms
im·po·tent
I i adj impotent
- unproductive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- inept — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
- incompetent — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
- ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- ineffectual — not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy.
- paralyzed — to affect with paralysis.
- incapable — not capable.
- helpless — unable to help oneself; weak or dependent: a helpless invalid.
- sterile — free from living germs or microorganisms; aseptic: sterile surgical instruments.
- powerless — unable to produce an effect: a disease against which modern medicine is virtually powerless.
- barren — A barren landscape is dry and bare, and has very few plants and no trees.
- crippled — physically incapacitated
- dud — a device, person, or enterprise that proves to be a failure.
- effete — lacking in wholesome vigor; degenerate; decadent: an effete, overrefined society.
- feeble — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- frail — having delicate health; not robust; weak: My grandfather is rather frail now.
- gutless — lacking courage, fortitude, or determination.
- incapacitated — unable to act, respond, or the like (often used euphemistically when one is busy or otherwise occupied): He can't come to the phone now—he's incapacitated.
- infirm — feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing.
- nerveless — without nervousness, as in emergencies; calm; collected.
- paper tiger — a person, group, nation, or thing that has the appearance of strength or power but is actually weak or ineffectual.
- prostrate — to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
- unfruitful — not providing satisfaction; unprofitable: unfruitful efforts.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- infecund — not fecund; unfruitful; barren.