disempowered

[US]/[ˌdɪˈsɛmpəʊrd]/
[UK]/[ˌdɪˈsɛmpərd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Lacking power or agency; feeling unable to take control of one's life or situation.
v.To deprive of power or agency; to make powerless.
v. (past participle of disempower)Having been deprived of power or agency.
n.The state of lacking power or agency.

Phrases & Collocations

disempowered communities

feeling disempowered

disempowered youth

become disempowered

severely disempowered

disempowering effect

disempowered voice

disempowered state

actively disempowered

remain disempowered

Example Sentences

the community felt disempowered after the factory closed and jobs disappeared.

years of oppressive rule left the citizens feeling disempowered and voiceless.

she wanted to empower women and prevent them from feeling disempowered by societal expectations.

the disempowered youth sought ways to challenge the existing power structures.

the legal system often leaves marginalized groups feeling disempowered and unheard.

he worked to disempower the corrupt officials who were exploiting the local resources.

the new policy aimed to disempower the bureaucracy and streamline the process.

disempowered by the lack of resources, the school struggled to provide quality education.

the organization sought to disempower harmful stereotypes and promote inclusivity.

after losing the election, the candidate felt disempowered and uncertain about the future.

the goal was to disempower the criminal network by seizing their assets.

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