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- DictionaryWeak·ness/ˈwēknəs/
noun
- 1. the state or condition of lacking strength: "the country's weakness in international dealings"
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.
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.
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.
2 days ago · 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.
[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.
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.
[uncountable] lack of strength, power, or determination The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble. the weakness of the dollar against the pound He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. opposite strength. Definitions on the go.
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.
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.
