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. the state of being weak [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Weakness

weakfish
weakfish
weakfishes
weakhearted
weakish
weakishly
weaklier
weakliest
weakliness
weaklinesses
weakling
weaklings
weakly
weakly
weakly interacting massive particle
weakness (current term)
weaknesses
weakon
weakons
weakside
weaksides
weak force
weak interaction
weak part
weak point
weak spot
weal
weald
weald
wealden

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