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- DictionaryWeak·ness/ˈwēknəs/
noun
- 1. the state or condition of lacking strength: "the country's weakness in international dealings"
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.
an inadequate or defective quality, as in a person's character; slight fault or defect: to show great sympathy for human weaknesses. Synonyms: flaw. a self-indulgent liking or special fondness, as for a particular thing: I've always had a weakness for the opera. Synonyms: appetite, hunger, passion, penchant.
WEAKNESS definition: 1. the fact or state of not being strong or powerful: 2. a particular part or quality of someone…. Learn more.
The point where something fails to work properly or to hold up is its weakness. If a building crumbles in a storm, it's probably because of a weakness — a flaw or defect — in its structure.
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.
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
Definition of weakness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
WEAKNESS meaning: 1 : the quality or state of being weak; 2 : a quality or feature that prevents someone or something from being effective or useful.
WEAKNESS meaning: 1. the state of not being strong or powerful: 2. a particular part or quality of something or…. Learn more.
A personal defect or failing. American Heritage. A weak point; fault or defect, as in one's character. Webster's New World. A liking; esp., an immoderate fondness ( for something) Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Something of which one is immoderately fond. Candy is my one weakness.
