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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.
A weak argument or excuse is one that is not likely to be accepted or believed: Any evidence that exists to support the hypothesis is fairly weak.
Definitions of weakness. 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. noun.
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.
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.
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.
What does the noun weakness mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun weakness. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the noun weakness? About 30 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the noun pronounced? British English.
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 [plural] people who are poor, sick or without power. currency/economy. not financially strong or successful. A weak dollar isn't bad news for everyone. a weak currency/yen/euro. Is it your policy to have a relatively weak currency? The economy is very weak. weak against something The currency was still relatively weak against the dollar.
