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   Weak·ness

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   noun

   • 1. the state or condition of lacking strength: "the country's weakness in international dealings" Similar frailtyfeeblenessenfeeblementpuninessfragilitydelicatenessdelicacyweaklinessinfirmitysicknesssicklinessshakinessdebilityincapacityindispositiondecrepitudeenervationfatigueexhaustiontirednessinformal:weedinessspinelessnesstimiditycravennesscowardlinesspusillanimitytimorousnessindecisivenessindecisionirresolutionineffectualityuselessnessineptnessineptitudeeffetenessmeeknesstamenesspowerlessnessineffectivenessimpotencefaint-heartednessinformal:chicken-heartednessinadequacydefectivenessfaultinessdeficiencyimperfectionunconvincingnessuntenabilitytenuousnessimplausibilityunsatisfactorinessslightnesspovertyinadequacythinnesstransparencyunsoundnessflimsinesslamenesshollownessindistinctnessmufflednessmutednessfaintnesslownesslow intensitydimnesspalenesswannessdullnessfeeblenessOpposite strengthvigorstrengthresolvestrengthpowerstrengthstrength
   • ▪ a quality or feature regarded as a disadvantage or fault: "you must recognize your product's strengths and weaknesses" Similar faultflawdefectdeficiencyweak point/spotfailingfoibleshortcomingimperfectionblemishAchilles heelchink in one's armorOpposite strengthforte
   • ▪ a person or thing that one is unable to resist or likes excessively: "you're his one weakness—he should never have met you"
   • ▪ a self-indulgent liking for: "he had a great weakness for Scotch whisky" Similar fondnesslikinglovepassionpartialitypreferencepenchantsoft spotbentpredispositionpredilectionleaninginclinationpronenessproclivitydispositiontasteeyerelishzealenthusiasmappetiteOpposite dislike

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   What does the noun weakness mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun weakness . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusWEAKNESS - 64 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   weakness. noun. These are words and phrases related to weakness. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of weakness. The patient's weakness is due to poor nutrition. Synonyms. feebleness. lack of strength. frailty. debility. debilitation. shakiness. unsteadiness. Antonyms. vigor. vitality. stamina. health.

4. www.wordreference.com › definition › weaknessweakness - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   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.

5. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › weaknessweakness - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 12, 2024 · Noun [ edit] weakness ( countable and uncountable, plural weaknesses) ( uncountable) The condition of being weak . In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis. ( countable) An inadequate quality; fault. His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness. ( countable) A special fondness or desire.

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   The meaning of WEAKNESS is the quality or state of being weak; also : an instance or period of being weak. How to use weakness in a sentence. the quality or state of being weak; also : an instance or period of being weak; fault, defect; a special desire or fondness…

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   features: Word Combinations ( noun) The meaning of weakness. Definition of weakness. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. www.gallup.com › cliftonstrengths › enTo Unleash People's Strengths, Help Them Manage ... - Gallup

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   May 3, 2019 · Gallup defines a weakness as "anything that gets in the way of your success." Often called "derailers" in the parlance of leadership development, weaknesses are the specific behaviors...