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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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Learn the meaning of weakness as a noun in English, with synonyms, collocations and usage examples. Find out how to use weakness to describe lack of strength, fault in character or strong liking.
Learn the meaning of weakness as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use weakness in a sentence and how it differs from strength.
The point where something fails to work properly or to hold up is its weakness. If a building crumbles in a storm, it's probably because of a weakness — a flaw or defect — in its structure.
Weakness is the state or quality of being weak, lacking strength, firmness, or vigor. It can also mean a deficiency, fault, or flaw in a person's character, or a self-indulgent liking or passion.
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.
Weakness is the condition or quality of being weak, or a personal defect or failing. It can also mean a self-indulgent fondness or liking for something. See synonyms, related words, and similes for weakness.
