無力感(むりょくかん)

むりょくかん
noun
feeling of helplessness; sense of powerlessness
emotion
1. feeling of helplessness; sense of powerlessness
The emotional state of feeling unable to do anything or make a difference. Often experienced in the face of overwhelming circumstances.
無力感(むりょくかん)に襲(おそ)われた。
I was overcome by a feeling of helplessness.
何(なに)もできない無力感(むりょくかん)がつらい。
The helplessness of not being able to do anything is painful.
大(おお)きな災害(さいがい)の前(まえ)では無力感(むりょくかん)を感(かん)じずにはいられない。
In the face of a major disaster, you can't help but feel powerless.

Usage

Often used with verbs expressing being overwhelmed or experiencing emotions: 無力感(むりょくかん)に襲(おそ)われる, 無力感(むりょくかん)を感(かん)じる, 無力感(むりょくかん)に苛(さいな)まれる.

Common collocations

Forms

無(む) (without) + 力(りょく) (power) + 感(かん) (feeling). The 〜感(かん) suffix creates emotion nouns from abstract concepts.

Related Words

Compare: むなしさ (emptiness)
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Added 2026.3.8 15:43 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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