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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.
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. debilitation. debility. delicacy. enervation.
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.
noun. a flaw or weak point. synonyms: failing. see more. noun. the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain. “his weakness increased as he became older”. “the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed”. see more.
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.
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. [1250–1300] syn: See fault.
Noun. Filter. noun. weaknesses. The state or quality of being weak. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A personal defect or failing. American Heritage. A weak point; fault or defect, as in one's character. Webster's New World. A liking; esp., an immoderate fondness ( for something) Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
Definition of weakness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A complete guide to the word "WEAKNESS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
noun. /ˈwiknəs/ [uncountable] lack of strength, power, or determination The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble. the weakness of the dollar against the pound He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. opposite strength. Take your English to the next level.
