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

Avoid using onions with any soft spots, sprouts, or signs of decay or discoloration. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Fagnano was able to diagnose some of the disguises from Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores, finding soft spots in zone coverages both in the short and intermediate areas of the field. — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Infants may act sluggish or not active, vomit, be unusually fussy, face poor feeding, show a bulging soft spot on the head, or show poor reflexes. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

The plush chenille gives your feet a soft spot to land after stepping out of the shower, while the absorbent fibers help keep water off your floor — the rubber backing helps prevent the mat from shifting around, too. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026