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
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
How to Select a Cucumber Look for green cucumbers that are firm and free of soft spots, which indicate rot.
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Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 26 June 2023
This is usually a soft spot, such as a plot of soil or within blades of grass.
—USA TODAY, 24 June 2023
Even if your hook does find a soft spot, tarpon battle so violently and have so much energy that the odds of that hook staying planted for the entire fight are slim.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 24 Aug. 2023
Cloud's Fez was a drug dealer with a soft spot for Rue and her friends — namely Lexi (Maude Apatow), with whom the character had a budding romantic storyline in the series's second season.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
Anyone with a soft spot for souvenirs may want to opt for a bag with an expander, or a larger capacity in order to fit all of their travel needs.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2023
The soft spot in the schedule gives Baltimore the chance to expand on its three-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays and further improve the likelihood of its first playoff appearance since 2016.
—Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2023
For those with a soft spot for classic cartoons, MeTV plays old-school shows like The Flintstones and The Jetsons as well.
—Alicia Geigel, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
In general, people have a soft spot for SpongeBob online.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2023
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Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 26 June 2023
This is usually a soft spot, such as a plot of soil or within blades of grass.
—USA TODAY, 24 June 2023
Even if your hook does find a soft spot, tarpon battle so violently and have so much energy that the odds of that hook staying planted for the entire fight are slim.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 24 Aug. 2023
Cloud's Fez was a drug dealer with a soft spot for Rue and her friends — namely Lexi (Maude Apatow), with whom the character had a budding romantic storyline in the series's second season.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
Anyone with a soft spot for souvenirs may want to opt for a bag with an expander, or a larger capacity in order to fit all of their travel needs.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2023
The soft spot in the schedule gives Baltimore the chance to expand on its three-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays and further improve the likelihood of its first playoff appearance since 2016.
—Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2023
For those with a soft spot for classic cartoons, MeTV plays old-school shows like The Flintstones and The Jetsons as well.
—Alicia Geigel, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
In general, people have a soft spot for SpongeBob online.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1770, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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Medical Definition
soft spot
noun
: a fontanel of a fetal or young skull
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