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 weakness weakness /ˈwiːknəs/

noun

  1. () A flaw or weak point  ( failing , weakness )
    a flaw or weak point
     He was quick to point out his wife's failings
    he was quick to point out his wife's failings
  2. () The property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain  ( weakness )
    the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
     His weakness increased as he became older
    his weakness increased as he became older
     The weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed
    the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed
  3. () Powerlessness revealed by an inability to act  ( impuissance , helplessness , weakness )
    powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
     In spite of their weakness the group remains active
    in spite of their weakness the group remains active
  4. A penchant for something even though it might not be good for you  ( weakness )
    a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
     He has a weakness for chocolate
    he has a weakness for chocolate
  5. The condition of being financially weak  ( weakness )
    the condition of being financially weak
     The weakness of the dollar against the yen
    the weakness of the dollar against the yen