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noun
- 1. the state or condition of lacking strength: "the country's weakness in international dealings" Similar Opposite
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1. : the quality or state of being weak. also : an instance or period of being weak. backed down in a moment of weakness. 2. : fault, defect. 3. a. : a special desire or fondness. has a weakness for sweets. b. : an object of special desire or fondness. pizza is my weakness. Synonyms. asthenia. debilitation. debility. delicacy. enervation.
a particular part or quality of someone or something that is not good or effective: There are definite weaknesses in their security arrangements. His main weakness as a manager is his inability to delegate. The later novels show none of the weaknesses of his earlier work. weakness for. C2.
Weakness definition: the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.. See examples of WEAKNESS used in a sentence.
The point where something fails to work properly or to hold up is its weakness. If a building crumbles in a storm, it's probably because of a weakness — a flaw or defect — in its structure.
1. the state or quality of being weak. 2. a weak point; fault or defect, as in one's character. 3. a. a liking; esp., an immoderate fondness ( for something) b. something of which one is immoderately fond.
1. the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness. 2. an inadequate or defective quality, as in a person's character; slight fault or defect. 3. a self-indulgent liking or special fondness: a weakness for the opera. 4. an object of such liking or fondness. [1250–1300] syn: See fault.
Definition of weakness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Weakness Definition. wēknĭs. weaknesses. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Filter. noun. weaknesses. The state or quality of being weak. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A personal defect or failing. American Heritage. A weak point; fault or defect, as in one's character. Webster's New World.
an inadequate or defective quality, as in a person's character; slight fault or defect: to show great sympathy for human weaknesses. a self-indulgent liking or special fondness, as for a particular thing: I've always had a weakness for the opera. an object of special desire; something very difficult to resist: Chocolates were her weakness.
not strong in character, so that you are not able to make decisions or to persuade or lead other people: He was a weak king surrounded by corrupt advisers. A weak argument or excuse is one that is not likely to be accepted or believed: Any evidence that exists to support the hypothesis is fairly weak.
