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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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a particular part or quality of someone or something that is not good or effective: There are definite weaknesses in their security arrangements. His main weakness as a manager is his inability to delegate. The later novels show none of the weaknesses of his earlier work. weakness for. C2.
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.
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.
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.
a. : deficient in physical vigor : feeble, debilitated. b. : not able to sustain or exert much weight, pressure, or strain. c. : not able to resist external force or withstand attack. d. : easily upset or nauseated. a weak stomach. 2. a. : mentally or intellectually deficient. b. : not firmly decided : vacillating. c.
Definition of weakness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
weakness. 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.
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.
