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   Weak·ness

   /ˈwēknəs/

   

   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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWEAKNESS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   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.

3. www.oed.com › dictionary › weakness_nweakness, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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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.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › weaknessesWeaknesses Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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…

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-americanMeaning of weakness in Essential American English Dictionary

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   a lack of strength or power: Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. a part or quality of something or someone that is not good: What do you think are your weaknesses as a manager? (Definition of weakness from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of weakness. in Chinese (Traditional) 虛弱, 軟弱, 弱點…

8. www.powerthesaurus.org › weaknessWEAKNESS in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for WEAKNESS

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   verbs. Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. flaw. frailty. failing. fault. defect. imperfection. shortcoming. weak point. foible. infirmity. debility. deficiency. soft spot. feebleness. fragility. blemish. impotence. delicacy. faintness. fondness. liking. enervation. inadequacy. partiality.