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- Dictionaryweakness/ˈwiːknɪs/
noun
- 1. the state or condition of being weak: "the country's weakness in international dealings" Similar Opposite
- 2. a disadvantage or fault: "you must recognize your product's strengths and weaknesses" Similar Opposite
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WEAKNESS definition: 1. the fact or state of not being strong or powerful: 2. a particular part or quality of someone…. Learn more.
susceptibility to fatigue; a tendency to get tired or lose strength. weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy. the property of being helpless in the face of attack. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain.
noun. weak· ness ˈwēk-nəs. Synonyms of weakness. 1. : the quality or state of being weak. also : an instance or period of being weak. backed down in a moment of weakness. 2. : fault, defect. 3. a. : a special desire or fondness. has a weakness for sweets. b. : an object of special desire or fondness. pizza is my weakness. Synonyms. asthenia.
an inadequate or defective quality, as in a person's character; slight fault or defect: to show great sympathy for human weaknesses. Synonyms: flaw. a self-indulgent liking or special fondness, as for a particular thing: I've always had a weakness for the opera. Synonyms: appetite, hunger, passion, penchant.
n. 1. the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness. 2. an inadequate or defective quality, as in a person's character; slight fault or defect. 3. a self-indulgent liking or special fondness: a weakness for the opera. 4. an object of such liking or fondness.
1. the state or quality of being weak. 2. a weak point; fault or defect, as in one's character. 3. a. a liking; esp., an immoderate fondness (for something) b. something of which one is immoderately fond.
Definition of weakness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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a particular part or quality of something or someone that is not good: What do you think are your weaknesses as a manager? There are a number of weaknesses in this proposal. have a weakness for sth/sb. to like a particular thing or person very much: She has a real weakness for ice cream.
weakness meaning, definition, what is weakness: a fault in someone’s character or in a s...: Learn more.
