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work impotence 

A feeling of powerlessness resulting from a lack of interaction and involvement in the work place.
Employee 1: "How's your proposal coming along?"
Employee 2: "No idea, I sent it to the partner 4 days ago and he is ignoring my emails and voicemails and isn't around the office. Feeling the onset of work impotence"

Manager: "Have you gathered everyone's feedback and comments from our presentation?"
Employee: "I've sent emails, and left voicemails, but no replies yet."
Manager: "Ummm, I think you've become work impotent."
work impotence by F.Castro March 14, 2009
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Digital Impotence 

This occurs when a user tries desperately to upload content to a social media site (photos, videos, status posts, etc.) but is unable to complete the process or "get it up" due to poor network connection or lack of good tech (eg. Apple).

Subsequent failed attempts to upload in rapid succession, especially over the course of a full day, will leave the user frustrated at their inferior technology and rife with feelings of inadequacy.

These negative feelings are further amplified if the content is "fresh" and has the capacity to generate a high degree of likes and shares. This leads to a loss of followers, and ultimately a deflated ego and sense of self for the user.
Jim: "For fuck's sake Rich, help me! Ever since I upgraded to iOS 10, I can't upload this video of Hilary Clinton giving Trump a limp dutch rudder."

Richard: "I'm sorry Jim, I cannot help you with your Digital Impotence."
Digital Impotence by nope.exe October 5, 2016

Sneeze Impotence 

The phenomenon of feeling like you’re about to sneeze, and then, you do not sneeze.
I thought I had to sneeze, and then didn’t. I even looked at a bright light and it didn’t happen. I got sneeze impotence.
Sneeze Impotence by 011000110 August 26, 2022

unwarranted self-importance 

A serious form of narcissism. To act as if one is an important person without actually doing anything worthwhile to prove it, thus making one look like a complete tool.

Sometimes abbreviated as USI.
Idiot: Hey guys! I just put up all these sweet pictures of myself on Facebook, and I've got this vlog that you've gotta check out. If you don't, you're clearly some kind of lesser being, 'cause everyone loves me for no reason!

Smart Person: Sounds like unwarranted self-importance to me.

impotent rage 

A feeling of intense anger, anxiety, and panic over something/someone, coupled with a complete lack of power to do anything about it. Typically experienced by keyboard warriors when confronted on their most cherished ideals and beliefs.

Sufferers of Impotent Rage Syndrome may experience : dizziness, headaches, fainting, stress-eating, hair-loss, upset stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, grinding teeth down to short pointy nubs, threatening strangers online, and inability to perform sexually.
Dominic just sits at his computer all day throwing hysterical fits at people . He really should step away from his keyboard and let go of all that impotent rage, before it eats away at him.
impotent rage by LordHotPie May 15, 2019

Impotent 

When a normal man is unable to obtain a stirring of the loins when confronted with an attractive young lady. This is sadly common. It is often associated with old age or prostrate difficulties. It produces extreme melancholia in the male; a feeling of worthlessness, of being unable to satisfy a woman, which - in extreme cases - can lead to suicide.
‘Sidney totally impotent and can’t get a hard-on, even when Doris wears her baby-doll nightie!’
Impotent by Colonel Barnaby January 23, 2023

impotencia 

(Spanish) Sentimiento de malestar. Debido a que sentimos que debemos o queremos hacer algo pero se nos es imposible hacerlo.
no puedo evitar sentir impotencia por no poder ir.
impotencia by Yukismily✌️ October 21, 2014