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

The Dodgers’ catching depth, with Will Smith still sidelined with a lingering neck injury, is the most obvious roster soft spot. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

Though Stella pursued more of a solo career, family collaborations have also been a soft spot of hers. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

The Current seemed to retreat deep, and the header back into the soft spot of the Current’s defense found the foot of Kristen McNabb — who was one of three unmarked Wave players around the ball. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

There tend to be soft spots in the schedule, and early weekdays are always slow, anyhow. — ABC News, 23 July 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