Weakness

Quick meaning: Weakness is a noun meaning (uncountable) The condition of being weak.

Meaning

(uncountable) The condition of being weak.

More Meanings

1. (countable) An inadequate quality; fault.
2. (countable) A special fondness or obsessing desire.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: debility, frailty, vulnerability; vincibility

His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.

In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.

The only weakness in her plan was its reliance on the electricity being up and running.

Word Forms

• weaknesses
• weakenes

Synonyms for weakness

Depending on context, synonyms include debility, frailty, vulnerability, vincibility, defect, flaw.

Antonyms for weakness

Common opposites include strength, power, powerfulness, invulnerability, invincibility, forte.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include failing, helplessness, impuissance, frailty, weak, debility.

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