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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.
noun. the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness. Synonyms: fragility. Antonyms: strength. an inadequate or defective quality, as in a person's character; slight fault or defect: to show great sympathy for human weaknesses. Synonyms: flaw.
1. : lacking strength: such as. a. : deficient in physical vigor : feeble, debilitated. b. : not able to sustain or exert much weight, pressure, or strain. c. : not able to resist external force or withstand attack. d. : easily upset or nauseated. a weak stomach. 2. a. : mentally or intellectually deficient. b. : not firmly decided : vacillating. c
Definitions of weakness. noun. a flaw or weak point. synonyms: failing. see more. noun. the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain. “his weakness increased as he became older” “the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed” see more. noun.
the fact or state of not being strong or powerful: Any change of policy will be interpreted as a sign of weakness. Synonyms. debility formal. frailty. infirmity formal. B2 [ C ] a particular part or quality of someone or something that is not good or effective: There are definite weaknesses in their security arrangements.
3 days ago · noun. 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. to show great sympathy for human weaknesses. 3. a self-indulgent liking or special fondness, as for a particular thing.
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.
a particular part or quality of something or someone that is not good: What do you think are your weaknesses as a manager? There are a number of weaknesses in this proposal. have a weakness for sth/sb. to like a particular thing or person very much: She has a real weakness for ice cream.
[countable, usually singular] weakness (for something/somebody) difficulty in resisting something or someone that you like very much He has a weakness for chocolate. See weakness in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: weakness. Definition of weakness noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
[uncountable] lack of power, influence or strength of character. He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. Asking for help would be an admission of weakness. the underlying weakness of the coalition's position. In a moment of weakness (= when I was easily persuaded) I let him drive my car. opposite strength (3) Extra Examples.
