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

The Current seemed to retreat deep, and the header back into the soft spot of the Current’s defense found the foot of Kristen McNabb — who was one of three unmarked Wave players around the ball. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

There tend to be soft spots in the schedule, and early weekdays are always slow, anyhow. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Once assembled, the Huffy Vienna immediately hit a soft spot with yours truly. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Bubbling paint or soft spots in drywall are signs that water has already made its way inside. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 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