powerless

[US]/ˈpaʊələs/
[UK]/ˈpaʊərləs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. walang kapangyarihan o awtoridad; hindi kayang kumilos o maimpluwensya.

Example Sentences

We are powerless in the face of such forces.

Walang tayo magawa sa harap ng ganitong kalakasan.

They were completely powerless against such a large group.

Wala silang magawa laban sa napakalaking grupo.

he was in the grip of an obsession he was powerless to resist.

nasa kanyang pang-ampon siya ng isang pagkaakit na hindi niya kayang labanan.

troops were powerless to stop last night's shooting.

Walang magawa ang mga sundalo upang pigilan ang pamamaril kagabi.

If he took control, they would be rendered virtually powerless.

Kung siya ang kumuha ng kontrol, sila ay magiging halos walang kapangyarihan.

Those who protested against the president's decision were actually barking at the moon, since they were in a powerless minority.

Ang mga nagprotesta laban sa desisyon ng pangulo ay talagang tumahol sa buwan, dahil sila ay nasa isang walang kapangyarihang minorya.

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