Synonyms of impotent
7 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for impotent is weak. Other synonyms of impotent are feeble, puny, helpless, powerless and incontinent. The opposite of impotent is potent.
Synonyms and similar words for impotent
adjectiveLacking self-restraint.
nounA man who has erectile dysfunction.
Opposite of impotent
nounA man who has erectile dysfunction.
- priapistA person who has a persistent or near-persistent erection.
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of impotent
- adjective Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak.
- adjective Lacking in power, as to act effectively; helpless.
- adjective Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi.
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Questions about synonyms of impotent
- What is another word for impotent?
- Impotent has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as weak, feeble, puny, helpless, powerless, incontinent and wet noodle.
- What is the opposite of impotent?
- The opposite of impotent is potent.
- What does impotent mean?
- Impotent means lacking physical strength or vigor; weak.
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