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

Players who serve as captains, leaders or prove their ball-loving background by playing through injuries have long owned a soft spot in the Bengals’ drafting heart. —Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026

Signs such as cracks in the foundation or holes from soft spots in the walls, ceilings, or floors are all signs that moisture has been sitting in your home for a while and turned into mold. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026

Those with a soft spot for Tory’s dresses will find a variety of enduring options fit for any of the season’s see-and-be-seen scenarios. —Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026

Choose strawberries that are brightly colored, without mold or soft spots. —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 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