1
as in fatigue
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
the flu left me with such overwhelming weakness that I could hardly stand
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as in softness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
in a moment of weakness he said yes to his daughter's request for a new toy
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as in fault
a defect in character
his one weakness is his cockeyed optimism about everything
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as in vulnerability
the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent
the devastating weakness of the immune system that is experienced by people with certain chronic conditions
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Recent Examples of weakness
The view is based on the idea that policymakers will look through the price increases and focus on job weakness.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Sustained weakness can be more than noise.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
That explains why the two-perspective structure couldn’t be justified in an episode like this and exposes the weakness of the conceit in the first place.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Symptoms of low blood pressure include blurred vision, dizziness, weakness, and fast heart rate.
—Lindsay Cook, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Sustained weakness can be more than noise.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
That explains why the two-perspective structure couldn’t be justified in an episode like this and exposes the weakness of the conceit in the first place.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Symptoms of low blood pressure include blurred vision, dizziness, weakness, and fast heart rate.
—Lindsay Cook, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakness
Noun
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Both women opened up their seasons with monstrous times, with no sign of post-Olympic fatigue.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Physical and psychological illnesses including depression, anxiety, fatigue and oral health issues were also tied to later eating.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Combining wool for softness and rayon for lasting quality, the Haren rug brings serenity to your space—the subtle texture almost reminds us of a zen garden.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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The result is a fragrance that strikes the right balance between clean and confectionery, with a softness that’s like being wrapped in a cashmere blanket.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Thug’s preexisting relationship with Big Bank also makes the conversation feel very intimate, though sometimes to a fault.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
11 Sep. 2025
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Would the Clippers be at fault if a sponsor decides to pay a player, but there isn’t sufficient evidence the team directed that payment?—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unsurprisingly the vulnerability has been given a critical severity rating.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Gries and Light bookended the line of acceptance speeches, both touching upon the vulnerability of the arts and humanitarian work.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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The pain goes deeper than exhaustion.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Men tumble into each other, frantically fighting to get back up, while others faint from exhaustion.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The current Razorback defenders are well aware of the shortcomings in last year’s game.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Does what Marsh or Kepler provide on defense outweigh the matchup shortcomings against a lefty pitcher?—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Recall that the big picture in this discussion is whether something outside of a mental health precondition might also be a factor that leads to susceptibility to AI psychosis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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And this desire for control, for some method to be brought to bear on the sinister uncertainty of life, explains also my susceptibility to oracles like the Yijing.—
Michael Robbins,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Sagrada Família was founded as an expiatory church, meaning that it would be financed by prayerful donations from people atoning for their sins.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Lee and her brother William would preach far and wide to attract people to their cause (a necessity, given the lifetime celibacy requirement) and their pursuit of a utopian society free of any and all sin.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Weakness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weakness. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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