impuissance
noun
im·puis·sance (ˌ)im-ˈpwi-sᵊn(t)s 
(ˌ)im-ˈpyü-ə-sən(t)s
(ˌ)im-ˈpyü-ə-sən(t)s ˌim-pyü-ˈi-sᵊn(t)s
: weakness, powerlessness
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web But all of that will be moot if Washington’s rushing attack is not significantly improved from the impuissance of last season. 
Ben Baskin, SI.com, 14 June 2018
Ben Baskin, SI.com, 14 June 2018 Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle French, from in- + puissance puissance, power
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
impuissance
noun
as in impotence
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- impotence
- helplessness
- powerlessness
- exhaustion
- fatigue
- defenselessness
- lassitude
- weariness
- tenderness
- softness
- invalidism
- effeteness
- feebleness
- prostration
- enervation
- asthenia
- incapacitation
- disablement
- collapse
- impairment
- breakdown
- debility
- enfeeblement
- languidness
- languor
- decay
- listlessness
- injury
- faintness
- harm
- debilitation
- decrepitude
- weakness
- frailness
- infirmity
- lowness
- fragility
- hurt
- frailty
- damage
- wimpiness
- delicacy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- strength
- vigor
- robustness
- vitality
- hardihood
- hardiness
- virility
- energy
- muscularity
- huskiness
- lustiness
- stoutness
- toughness
- fitness
- brawniness
- hardness
- sturdiness
- ruggedness
- heftiness
- health
- soundness
- wellness
- healthiness