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Definition of weakness - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
lack of strengthstate of lacking physical or mental strength
- His illness caused a general weakness.
2.
psychologyfault or flaw in character or ability
- Her weakness is her inability to say no.
3.
vulnerabilitypoint where something is not as strong as it should be
- The weakness in their defense cost them the game..
4.
emotionstrong fondness or desire for something
- He has a weakness for chocolate.
Expressions with weakness
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be strongly attracted to something
She has a weakness for chocolate and can't resist it.
something that shows someone is not strong or confident
Crying is not always a sign of weakness.
reduced strength in muscles making usual movements harder to perform
The patient reported muscular weakness in his legs after the infection.
Origin of weakness
Old English, wāc (weak)
Terms with weakness included in their meaning
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condition
break into pieces due to weakness or damage
tolerant
allowing room for error or weakness
physical weakness
physically weak and delicate
trembling
shaking slightly due to weakness or fear
physical weakness
becoming physically weaker or losing energy
physical weakness
area less resistant to pressure or damage
weakness
hanging down without strength or firmness
character
weakness or defect in character or structure
competition negotiation
give in or show weakness before the other side
argument or plan
cause serious weakness or damage to a plan or idea
figurative
collapse suddenly and completely because of weakness or instability
psychology
defect or weakness in a person's character
behavior
show weakness by asking someone for a favor or support
weakness
something someone is not good at
weakness
in a state of great weakness or submission
temporary weakness
lose strength in the legs temporarily making standing hard
strategy
exploit a weakness for advantage
weakness
lacking firmness or strength
character
fault or weakness in a person or thing
people
common for people to show vulnerability or weakness
weakness area
place or area easily hurt or attacked
figurative
seriously damage plans or arguments by exposing major weakness
character weakness
weakness that leads to failure or disaster
personality
so honest that it may be seen as a weakness
Examples of weakness in a sentence
The weakness in his argument was evident to everyone. His weakness for sweets often ruined his diet. Procrastination was his biggest weakness at work. His weakness was evident during the negotiation. The report highlighted a weakness in the system. She has a weakness for vintage cars.
His weakness for spicy food is well-known.
View all translations of weakness
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- French:faiblesse, fragilité, ...
- German:Schwäche, Verwundbarkeit, ...
- Italian:debolezza, vulnerabilità, ...
- Spanish:debilidad, falla, ...
- Portuguese:fraqueza, fragilidade, ...
- Chinese:虚弱, 弱点, ...
- Japanese:虚弱, 弱点, ...
- Arabic:ضعف, نُقْطَةُ ضَعْف, ...
- Hebrew:חוּלְשָׁה, חֻלְשָׁה, ...
- Russian:слабость, слабое место, ...
- Ukrainian:слабкість, недолік, ...
- Hindi:कमजोरी, कमज़ोरी, ...
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