weakness

weak·ness

noun \-nəs\

Definition of WEAKNESS

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>

Examples of WEAKNESS

1. The weakness of her voice surprised me.
2. The incident exposed his weakness as a leader.
3. Some see compromise as a sign of weakness.
4. the weakness of a radio signal connection
5. the weakness of the dollar
6. I told them my secret in a moment of weakness.
7. The tutor assessed the student's strengths and weaknesses.
8. The basketball team has few weaknesses.
9. Chocolate is my greatest weakness.
10. He has a weakness for desserts.

First Known Use of WEAKNESS

14th century

Related to WEAKNESS

Synonyms

asthenia, debilitation, debility, delicacy, enervation, enfeeblement, faintness, feebleness, fragility, frailness, frailty, infirmity, languidness, languor, listlessness, lowness, wimpiness

Antonyms

hardihood, hardiness, robustness, strength, vigor

Related Words

decay, decrepitude; breakdown, collapse, prostration; exhaustion, fatigue, lassitude, weariness; defenselessness, helplessness, impotence, impuissance, powerlessness; effeteness, softness, tenderness; disablement, incapacitation, invalidism; damage, harm, hurt, impairment, injury

Near Antonyms

energy, vitality; brawniness, fitness, heftiness, huskiness, lustiness, muscularity, virility; hardness, ruggedness, stoutness, sturdiness, toughness; health, healthiness, soundness, wellness