# peerless vs powerless

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### peerless
*adjective · frequency rank #39,022*
Without peer or equal; unparalleled, nonpareil. Of the highest quality, best.

### powerless
*adjective · IPA /ˈpaʊɚləs/ · frequency rank #15,247*
Lacking sufficient power or strength.

## Source
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