Can you give me examples of "powerless at "?

She felt powerless at the thought of losing her job. He was powerless at the sight of the destruction caused by the storm.

What are some alternatives to "powerless at "?

helpless at unable to lacking control over without power to incapable of

Can you give me examples of "powerless at something"?

She felt powerless at solving the complex math problem. He was powerless at dealing with his fear of public speaking.

What are some alternatives to "powerless at something"?

helpless at something unable to handle something lacking control over something without power to do something incapable of something

Which is correct:
"powerless at " or "powerless at something"?

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powerless at

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a general feeling of helplessness or lack of control.

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This phrase is used to express a sense of being unable to influence or change a situation, feeling completely without power or control.

Examples:

She felt powerless at the thought of losing her job.
He was powerless at the sight of the destruction caused by the storm.

Alternatives:

helpless at
unable to
lacking control over
without power to
incapable of

powerless at something

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to specify the particular thing or situation causing the feeling of powerlessness.

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This phrase is used to indicate a specific object, situation, or task that is causing the feeling of helplessness or lack of control.

Examples:

She felt powerless at solving the complex math problem.
He was powerless at dealing with his fear of public speaking.

Alternatives:

helpless at something
unable to handle something
lacking control over something
without power to do something
incapable of something

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Powerless at" is used when describing a general feeling of helplessness or lack of control, while "powerless at something" is used when specifying the particular thing or situation causing the feeling of powerlessness.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

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Which is correct: "powerless at " or "powerless at something"?

powerless at

powerless at something

Which is correct:
"powerless at " or "powerless at something"?