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

Trevor develops a soft spot for his mark, and the series settles into a caper of two guys clinging, desperately, to the dream of stardom. —Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026

Look for firm mushrooms that are free of soft spots or mold. —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026

However, the Academy clearly still has a soft spot for the Greek provocateur—Bugonia got four nods, including in best picture and best actress for Emma Stone’s magnetic lead performance. —Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026

Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady, now, is poised to once again exploit the Broncos’ soft spots. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026

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