Examples of weakness in a Sentence
The weakness of her voice surprised me.
The incident exposed his weakness as a leader.
Some see compromise as a sign of weakness.
the weakness of a radio signal connection
the weakness of the dollar
I told them my secret in a moment of weakness.
The tutor assessed the student's strengths and weaknesses.
The basketball team has few weaknesses.
Chocolate is my greatest weakness.
He has a weakness for desserts.
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Surround yourself with people whose strengths complement your weaknesses.
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Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The head coach may opt to change Fernandes’ midfield partner based on the strengths/weaknesses of opponents.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 28 July 2025
For all the promises streaming media made, from the endless options to global access and on-demand control, its greatest strength has become its paralyzing weakness.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 26 July 2025
When the older brother fails to do so, the father, who considers the idea of accepting a form of weakness, steps in.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
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Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The head coach may opt to change Fernandes’ midfield partner based on the strengths/weaknesses of opponents.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 28 July 2025
For all the promises streaming media made, from the endless options to global access and on-demand control, its greatest strength has become its paralyzing weakness.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 26 July 2025
When the older brother fails to do so, the father, who considers the idea of accepting a form of weakness, steps in.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for weakness
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“Weakness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weakness. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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