weakness

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weak·ness | \ ˈwēk-nəs

Definition of weakness

1 : the quality or state of being weak also : an instance or period of being weak backed down in a moment of weakness

2 : fault, defect

3a : a special desire or fondness has a weakness for sweets

b : an object of special desire or fondness pizza is my weakness

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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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web The pandemic’s shock to the supply chain is a reminder of our vulnerability in sourcing key components, and the consumer experiences the brunt of this weakness. — WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 The digital boom is still in full bloom for the two companies featured—despite overall weakness is the global tech sector this year. — Justin Doebele, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 In addition to fatigue and muscle weakness, COVID has also been connected to higher rates of depression, hair loss, cardiovascular disease, and heart attacks. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2022 Barrero’s biggest weakness is recognizing breaking balls. — The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2022 Symptoms include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness. — Chris Smith, BGR, 11 Aug. 2022 The team is also in flux with depth, a weakness for this season. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 But a resilient trade sector would help offset the broader weakness. — Laura He, CNN, 8 Aug. 2022 The club believes Pham represented an upgrade of a season-long weakness, outfield production. — Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2022 See More

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