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weakness
weakness
/ˈwiːknəs/
noun
(
)
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
(
)
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
(
)
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
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
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
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