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- DictionaryWeak·ness/ˈwēknəs/
noun
- 1. the state or condition of lacking strength: "the country's weakness in international dealings"
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.
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.
Apr 28, 2024 · 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.
Definition of weakness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
[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.
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.
