as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
softness is the one quality that the public will not tolerate in a leader
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Recent Examples of softness
This update offers laundry-doers effective detergent cleaning power and fabric conditioning softness and scent at a more concentrated level per load, making every wash more environmentally conscious.
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Hues like coral and sage green add to the bar's softness (pun intended), while unique lighting and glassware allow the room to feel bright and welcoming.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The Bozeman Pilot Jacket in Cashling blends 95% cashmere with suede accents for unparalleled softness, and the Elysian Baseball Jacket in Tobacco Brown merges 50% nylon and 50% silk with cream detailing for a sport-luxe aesthetic.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Manufactured from recycled satin, it’s marked by handsome luster and silky softness that will make putting the jacket on a daily temptation.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Strategic softness becomes your strength when Venus meets Uranus and Neptune.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
The tennis player explains that the shampoo helps reset the scalp, the conditioner restores strength and softness, the oil supports thinning edges, and the supplement was created to be clean and safe enough for athletes like herself.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
In the kitchen, Vitra’s Tip Ton chairs introduce an industrial note that elegantly breaks up the softness of the room.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2025
Quality, durability, softness, ease of cleaning and style are the key factors influencing purchase.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Hues like coral and sage green add to the bar's softness (pun intended), while unique lighting and glassware allow the room to feel bright and welcoming.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The Bozeman Pilot Jacket in Cashling blends 95% cashmere with suede accents for unparalleled softness, and the Elysian Baseball Jacket in Tobacco Brown merges 50% nylon and 50% silk with cream detailing for a sport-luxe aesthetic.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Manufactured from recycled satin, it’s marked by handsome luster and silky softness that will make putting the jacket on a daily temptation.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Strategic softness becomes your strength when Venus meets Uranus and Neptune.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
The tennis player explains that the shampoo helps reset the scalp, the conditioner restores strength and softness, the oil supports thinning edges, and the supplement was created to be clean and safe enough for athletes like herself.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
In the kitchen, Vitra’s Tip Ton chairs introduce an industrial note that elegantly breaks up the softness of the room.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2025
Quality, durability, softness, ease of cleaning and style are the key factors influencing purchase.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for softness
weakness
Noun
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It could be argued that this trio of managers followed each other at United because their strengths answered the previous manager’s weaknesses.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The weakness was most pronounced on the goods-producing side of the economy.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Softness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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