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

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

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