Meaning of powerless

1. She felt powerless to change the situation and watched helplessly as things spiraled out of control.
2. The citizens were left feeling powerless as the government made decisions without consulting them.
3. He was rendered powerless by the overwhelming force of his opponent in the boxing ring.
4. The child felt powerless against the bullies at school and didn't know how to stand up for himself.
5. Without access to electricity, the village was left powerless during the blackout.
6. The dictator's iron grip on the country left its citizens feeling powerless to resist.
7. The storm left many families feeling powerless as their homes were destroyed and they had nowhere to turn for help.
8. She was powerless to stop the tears from flowing as she listened to the heartbreaking news.
9. The group of protestors felt powerless against the might of the military forces sent to disperse them.
10. Despite his best efforts, he was left feeling powerless to save the failing relationship.