WEAKNESS

weakness

(noun) 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”

helplessness, weakness, impuissance

(noun) powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; “in spite of their weakness the group remains active”

weakness

(noun) a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you; “he has a weakness for chocolate”

failing, weakness

(noun) a flaw or weak point; “he was quick to point out his wife’s failings”

weakness

(noun) the condition of being financially weak; “the weakness of the dollar against the yen”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

weakness (countable and uncountable, plural weaknesses)

(uncountable) The condition of being weak.

(countable) An inadequate quality; fault

(countable) A special fondness or desire.

Synonyms

• (condition of being weak): vulnerability, vincibility, powerlessness

• (fault): fault, defect, flaw, hole

Antonyms

• (condition of being weak): strength, durability, invincibility, powerfulness

• (fault): strength, forte

Source: Wiktionary

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Weak"ness, n.

1. The quality or state of being weak; want of strength or firmness; lack of vigor; want of resolution or of moral strength; feebleness.

2. That which is a mark of lack of strength or resolution; a fault; a defect. Many take pleasure in spreading abroad the weakness of an exalted character. Spectator.

Syn.

– Feebleness; debility; languor; imbecility; infirmness; infirmity; decrepitude; frailty; faintness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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