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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.
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.
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.
not good enough, especially in ability, skill, or quality: He was always weak at/in languages but strong in science. Our quiz team is a bit weak on sport. In the end I think the film was spoilt by a weak story line. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
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.
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.
Definition of weakness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
