Definition of Weakness

1. Noun. A flaw or weak point. "He was quick to point out his wife's failings"

Exact synonyms: Failing
Generic synonyms: Imperfection, Imperfectness
Specialized synonyms: Inadequacy, Insufficiency, Fatigue, Flaw
Derivative terms: Fail, Weak

2. Noun. Powerlessness revealed by an inability to act. "In spite of their weakness the group remains active"
Exact synonyms: Helplessness, Impuissance
Generic synonyms: Impotence, Impotency, Powerlessness
Derivative terms: Helpless, Impuissant, Weak

3. Noun. The property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain. "The weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed"

4. Noun. The condition of being financially weak. "The weakness of the dollar against the yen"
Generic synonyms: Bad Luck, Ill Luck, Misfortune, Tough Luck
Antonyms: Strength
Derivative terms: Weak

5. Noun. A penchant for something even though it might not be good for you. "He has a weakness for chocolate"
Generic synonyms: Penchant, Predilection, Preference, Taste

Definition of Weakness

1. n. The quality or state of being weak; want of strength or firmness; lack of vigor; want of resolution or of moral strength; feebleness.

2. n. The quality or state of being weak; want of strength or firmness; lack of vigor; want of resolution or of moral strength; feebleness.

Definition of Weakness

1. Noun. The condition of being weak. ¹

2. Noun. An inadequate quality; fault ¹

3. Noun. A special fondness or desire. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Weakness

1. the state of being weak [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Weakness

weakishly
weakishness
weaklier
weakliest
weakliness
weaklinesses
weakling
weaklings
weakly
weakly cardinal
weakly contractible
weakly symmetric matter
weakminded
weakness (current term)
weaknesse
weaknesses
weakon
weakons
weaksauce
weakside
weaksides
weakwilled
weaky
weal
weal and flare
weald
wealdish

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