soft spot

noun

1

: a sentimental weakness : a strong liking for someone or something

They both have a soft spot for puppies. [=like puppies very much]

2

: a vulnerable point

a soft spot in the defense system

Synonyms of soft spot

• back

Examples of soft spot in a Sentence

They found a soft spot in the enemy's defenses.

a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy

Recent Examples on the Web

There's no love lost for Kiffin with Rebels fans, or even their players, but Kiffin appears to still have a soft spot for the football program. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026

Greene has shown a knack for finding soft spots in the offensive zone and setting himself up for Grade-A scoring chances. —Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026

Their stem should be intact, and the skin should be free of blemishes, soft spots, cracks, or other visible damage. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026

To be fair, fashion has long had a soft spot for Disney iconography, especially Mickey Mouse. —Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for soft spot

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• bloodshot
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot

Medical Definition

soft spot

noun

: a fontanel of a fetal or young skull