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

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