Weakness - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈwiːknəs|  American pronunciation of the word weakness
Brit.  |ˈwiːknəs|  British pronunciation of the word weakness

noun

- a flaw or weak point (syn: failing)
- powerlessness revealed by an inability to act (syn: helplessness)
in spite of their weakness the group remains active
- 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
- the condition of being financially weak
the weakness of the dollar against the yen
- a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
he has a weakness for chocolate

Extra examples

The weakness of her voice surprised me.

The incident exposed his weakness as a leader.

Some see compromise as a sign of weakness.

I told them my secret in a moment of weakness.

The tutor assessed the student's strengths and weaknesses.

The basketball team has few weaknesses.

Chocolate is my greatest weakness.

He has a weakness for desserts.

He might have let something slip in a moment of weakness.

He had a weakness for the bottle.

I know my strengths and weaknesses.

The legislation has a fundamental weakness.

The plan has strengths and weaknesses.

He couldn't explain his weakness in giving in to her demands.

I dared not cry or show any sign of weakness.

Word forms

noun
singular: weakness
plural: weaknesses
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