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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Signs of a stroke can be identified by sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg; sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech; issues with eyesight; loss of balance, dizziness, and difficulty walking; and severe headache with no identifiable cause.
—
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Bad actors are exploiting weaknesses government has known about for years.
—Darlene Mealy, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Hartnett noted that even with money pouring into stocks, sentiment is not overheated as futures traders continue to raise hedges against potential equity weakness.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
However, she was diagnosed with Pompe disease, which can cause muscle weakness and lead to respiratory issues.
—Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for weakness
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Bad actors are exploiting weaknesses government has known about for years.
—Darlene Mealy, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Hartnett noted that even with money pouring into stocks, sentiment is not overheated as futures traders continue to raise hedges against potential equity weakness.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
However, she was diagnosed with Pompe disease, which can cause muscle weakness and lead to respiratory issues.
—Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for weakness
Cite this Entry
“Weakness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weakness. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
