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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.
The meaning of WEAKNESS is the quality or state of being weak; also : an instance or period of being weak. How to use weakness in a sentence.
noun. the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness. Synonyms: fragility. Antonyms: strength. an inadequate or defective quality, as in a person's character; slight fault or defect: to show great sympathy for human weaknesses. Synonyms: flaw.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. a self-indulgent liking or special fondness, as for a particular thing: I've always had a weakness for the opera. an object of special desire; something very difficult to resist: Chocolates were her weakness.
WEAKNESS meaning: 1 : the quality or state of being weak; 2 : a quality or feature that prevents someone or something from being effective or useful.
