WEAKNESS Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

weakness

noun

ˈwēk-nəs

Definition of weakness

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 Yet the very chemistry that gives Li-S batteries their enormous energy-storage potential also creates their greatest weakness. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 Yet sales of luxury apartments show little signs of weakness. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 July 2026 Iran is not the only adversary positioned to exploit this weakness. — Richard Nephew, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Experts describe manufacturing as an interlocked chain in which weaknesses in procurement, regulation, financing, or market demand can undermine the entire effort. — Paul Adepoju, semafor.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for weakness

Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakness

Noun

Hydration and fatigue will be factors both teams have to deal with.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Guard members, clearly distinguished by their military fatigues, have been seen throughout downtown Memphis on patrols and directing traffic during events.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of fatigue

Noun

After tasting 11 nationally available corn tortillas, our editors named Mission Street Tacos the best overall, with Masienda as our premium pick and Mi Rancho our favorite for softness.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
Sheng bakes shokupan, a fluffy Japanese milk bread, fresh from scratch using a traditional recipe and a Pullman pan, ensuring perfectly square slices with the exact structure and softness needed to hold its fillings.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of softness

Noun

But at least Janet, for all of her faults, is working toward a resolution.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026
What else is going on Back-to-back earthquakes rocked the area north of Los Angeles near two of California’s most significant faults, sending shock waves across the region.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of fault

Noun

More than an intricate game of cat-and-mouse, the crime drama plays on the tensions between nature and nurture while unpacking the dangers and vulnerabilities that come with loving other people.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
Industries and critical infrastructure are racing to catch up with new AI models with increasingly advanced abilities that can find and exploit (but also defend against) cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of vulnerability

Noun

According to Ferreiro, structured breaks can improve cognitive performance and help reduce the risk of emotional exhaustion.

— Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Anger, isolation, and exhaustion are endemic to each tennis era, as much a part of the game as the fuzz on the balls.

— Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

Definition of exhaustion

Noun

Most importantly, the renovation solved the hotel’s practical shortcomings without stripping away the qualities that made longtime guests love it in the first place.

— Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
But Nguyen isn’t shy about the shortcomings of his first classic car, an iconic 1970 Ford Bronco.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of shortcoming

Noun

Theories range from alien abductions to more scientific explanations like susceptibility to unexpected weather changes.

— Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Alcohol and certain medications also raise susceptibility, including diuretics, tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics and some cold and allergy remedies.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026