WEAKNESSES Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

weaknesses

noun

plural of weakness

as in faults

a defect in character his one weakness is his cockeyed optimism about everything

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Recent Examples of weaknesses The study, whose goal is to identify weaknesses in AI systems to help build stronger defenses, focuses on AI systems that use both images and text. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2026 Acceptance of the issues, a willingness to work through weaknesses and negotiate the situations that come up. — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 By eliminating your class and your ethnicity, your natural talents and weaknesses, from consideration, the veil reminds you that those traits are beyond your control, making fairness an incentive. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026 Each brings something different to the table and compliments the other by filling in for the other's weaknesses. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 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 The Spanish team capitalized on its opponent’s defensive misalignments, found depth down the wings and consistently exposed the Austrians’ defensive weaknesses. — Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Old wounds Natural disasters often expose the strengths—or weaknesses—of state institutions. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 The companion app can then further the shame by generating reports that highlight your strengths and weaknesses, suggesting areas that might need some work. — New Atlas, 29 June 2026

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Noun

Can successfully gnarly gore redeem the faults in a film’s story and characterization?

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026
These tremors are made possible by faults — cracks in the bedrock — deep below the surface, according to Bauer.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of faults

Noun

Youssef added that one of the biggest shortcomings in many squatter investigations is the lack of follow-up fact gathering.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Nilson Angulo’s strike was excellent and Gonzalo Plata’s winner, which will live long in the Ecuadorian memory, ensured Germany’s shortcomings were punished.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of shortcomings

Noun

But there are plenty of sins against the rules of cinematic chastity that marked that movement, such as the ample space made for Lasse Aagaard’s affecting, low-key score that amps up the anxiety as Vibeke starts to spiral.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Still, the tour doesn’t shy away from the mission’s sins over its 250 years, demystifying how supposedly carefree life was during the height of its operations before the United States conquered Mexico.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of sins

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People take iron orally or intravenously to address nutritional deficiencies, as Johnson did, and get monitored for stomach cancers.

— Sarah Todd, STAT, 8 July 2026
Sleep difficulties can sometimes be linked to underlying medical conditions, nutrient deficiencies, medications, or hormonal changes that require proper evaluation and treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.

— Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2026

Definition of deficiencies

Noun

Yet, for those failings, the Selecao found a way to come through on both occasions – mainly due to the in-game changes Ancelotti made.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Such failings merits more analysis but there is surely some truth in left back Ali Abdi’s comments after a 4-0 filleting by Japan in their second game.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 29 June 2026

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