Impotent

usgb/ˈɪmpətənt/
adjective

Unable to achieve sexual arousal or satisfaction.

After his surgery, he found himself impotent.
Visual representation of "impotent" - Unable to achieve sexual arousal or satisfaction.

Often appears as...

  • found himself impotent
  • became impotent

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Disapproving

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Sexual Context

Used to describe sexual dysfunction, often sensitive and personal.

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He struggled with feeling impotent after the injury.
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Figurative Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to express lack of power in other areas.

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Economically, the country felt impotent against the global recession.
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