Synonyms of soft spot

soft spot

noun

as in back

a vulnerable point

a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• back
• Achilles' heel
• downfall
• jugular
• underbelly
• chink
• tragic flaw
• undoing
• ruin
• hamartia

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of soft spot

Wide receiver Nikko Remigio extended to make a tough catch with Williams breathing down his neck on Mahomes’ next throw, then Kelce found a soft spot in the defense for a third consecutive completion as part of five straight to start the period. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026

Other common causes of soft spots include bruising during transport or storage, or improper storage. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Papayas that are mostly green are not ripe, while those with many soft spots or darker, shriveled skin are overripe or spoiled. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2026

The Dodgers’ catching depth, with Will Smith still sidelined with a lingering neck injury, is the most obvious roster soft spot. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026