The difference between Helpless and Impotent
When used as adjectives, helpless means unable to defend oneself, whereas impotent means lacking physical strength or vigor.
Impotent is also noun with the meaning: a man who has erectile dysfunction.
check bellow for the other definitions of Helpless and Impotent
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Helpless as an adjective:
Unable to defend oneself.
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Helpless as an adjective:
Unable to act without help.
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Helpless as an adjective:
Uncontrollable.
Examples:
"a helpless urge"
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Helpless as an adjective (obsolete):
From which there is no possibility of being saved.
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Impotent as an adjective:
Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak.
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Impotent as an adjective:
Lacking in power, as to act effectively; helpless
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Impotent as an adjective:
Incapable of sexual intercourse, often because of an inability to achieve or sustain an erection.
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Impotent as an adjective (of a male):
Sterile.
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Impotent as an adjective (obsolete):
Lacking self-restraint.
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Impotent as a noun:
A man who has erectile dysfunction.
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Impotent as a noun:
An impotent or powerless person.