weakness

noun

  1. 1

    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

  2. 2

    powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

    in spite of their weakness the group remains active

  3. 3

    a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

    he has a weakness for chocolate

  4. 4

    a flaw or weak point

    he was quick to point out his wife's failings

  5. 5

    the condition of being financially weak

    the weakness of the dollar against the yen

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