Impotent Definition & Meaning

impotent
adjective
  1. lacking power or ability; "Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent"- Freeman J.Dyson; "felt impotent rage"
  2. (of a male) unable to copulate

"Impotent" in song lyrics

See how impotent is used in real songs:

  • "Sweat trickling, magnificent emcees are impotent"
    Drapht f/ Optamus — Prolific
  • "All my sentences are stayin' on point, other lyricists are impotent"
    The Reverend William Burk — Revolution
  • "drug child molester takes to be impotent"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "impotent"

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