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

Coyuchi’s soft goods have earned a soft spot in our hearts for their durable, organic fabrication. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

But after a career in Kansas City that produced one of the most prolific offenses that the NFL had ever seen, a Chiefs reunion doesn’t sound all too bad for those with a soft spot for that side of the ball. — Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Avoid using onions with any soft spots, sprouts, or signs of decay or discoloration. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Fagnano was able to diagnose some of the disguises from Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores, finding soft spots in zone coverages both in the short and intermediate areas of the field. — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Aug. 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