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 weaknesses have been narrowed down.
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Dan Cancian, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This can help identify weaknesses in security protocols so leaders can better educate employees on how to spot and respond to potential threats.
—Rick Hutchinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Longer term, the Lakers (20-15) still need to make a trade or two to try addressing weaknesses.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The Buccaneers clearly have some weaknesses and are far from a perfect team.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Strengths and weaknesses are internal and flow from culture and capabilities.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Regardless, this recent surge, coming off a three-game slide, highlighted Washington’s fight and weaknesses that must be addressed for a sustained playoff run.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Munoz has been a revelation since arriving from Genk last January, even if his weaknesses are obvious.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
One of the Giants’ weaknesses is their starting lineup.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Dan Cancian, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This can help identify weaknesses in security protocols so leaders can better educate employees on how to spot and respond to potential threats.
—Rick Hutchinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Longer term, the Lakers (20-15) still need to make a trade or two to try addressing weaknesses.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The Buccaneers clearly have some weaknesses and are far from a perfect team.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Strengths and weaknesses are internal and flow from culture and capabilities.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Regardless, this recent surge, coming off a three-game slide, highlighted Washington’s fight and weaknesses that must be addressed for a sustained playoff run.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Munoz has been a revelation since arriving from Genk last January, even if his weaknesses are obvious.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
One of the Giants’ weaknesses is their starting lineup.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaknesses
Noun
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However, the shortcomings of Schoen have come with the roster’s development.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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And those three or four starters make a big difference on a team with myriad shortcomings.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Two days off to decompress and diagnose the deficiencies in Smith’s swing are more productive than pushing him to play through his struggles and risking cratered confidence.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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People often turn to vitamins, minerals, herbs and other dietary supplements to help address nutrient deficiencies.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Weaknesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaknesses. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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