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Weakness

/ˈwiːk.nəs/

The condition of being weak.

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📖 Definitions of "Weakness"

noun

1
The condition of being weak.
"In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis."
2
An inadequate quality; fault
"His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness."
3
A special fondness or desire.
"She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate."

🔄 Synonyms of "Weakness"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
impuissancenoun	Impotence, weakness.
helplessnessnoun	The state of being helpless.
failingnoun	weakness; defect

↔️ Antonyms of "Weakness"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
strengthnoun	The quality or degree of being strong.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Weakness"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
failingnoun	weakness; defect
helplessnessnoun	The state of being helpless.
impuissancenoun	Impotence, weakness.
frailtynoun	(uncountable) The condition quality of being frail, physically, mentally, or morally; weakness of resolution; liability to be deceived.
weak	Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
debilitynoun	A state of physical or mental weakness.
timiditynoun	The state of being timid; shyness.
impairmentnoun	A disability or handicap.
sluggishnessnoun	The property of being sluggish, unable or unwilling to act quickly.
weakeningnoun	An instance or process of loss of strength.
disabilitynoun	(uncountable) The state of having such a condition; the state of being disabled.
shortagenoun	A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
vulnerabilitynoun	(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.
scarcitynoun	(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.
vulnerable	More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
faultnoun	(typically uncountable) Culpability; the responsibility for a blameworthy event.
poornoun	(with the) The poor people of a society or the world collectively, the poor class of a society.
wickednessnoun	The state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
deficiencynoun	(countable) An insufficiency, especially of something essential to health.
shortcomingnoun	A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.