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weakness
noun weak·ness \-nəs\
: the quality or state of being weak
: a quality or feature that prevents someone or something from being effective or useful
: something that you like so much that you are often unable to resist it
Full Definition of WEAKNESS
1
: the quality or state of being weak; also : an instance or period of being weak <backed down in a moment of weakness>
3
a : a special desire or fondness <has a weakness for sweets> b : an object of special desire or fondness <pizza is my weakness>
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First Known Use of WEAKNESS
14th century
Related to WEAKNESS
- Synonyms
- asthenia, debilitation, debility, delicacy, enervation, enfeeblement, faintness, feebleness, fragility, frailness, frailty, infirmity, languidness, languor, listlessness, lowness, wimpiness
- Antonyms
- hardihood, hardiness, robustness, strength, vigor
WEAKNESS Defined for Kids
weakness
noun weak·ness \ˈwēk-nəs\
Definition of WEAKNESS for Kids
1
: lack of strength
2
: a weak point : flaw <The plan has some weaknesses.>
3
: a special fondness or the object of a special fondness <Chocolate is my weakness.>
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