WEAKNESS Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

weakness

noun

ˈwēk-nəs

as in fatigue

the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor the flu left me with such overwhelming weakness that I could hardly stand

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as in softness

the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character in a moment of weakness he said yes to his daughter's request for a new toy

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as in fault

a defect in character his one weakness is his cockeyed optimism about everything

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as in vulnerability

the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent the devastating weakness of the immune system that is experienced by people with certain chronic conditions

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Examples of weakness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Toxic substances which may be produced by the harmful algal bloom can lead to headaches, weakness, shortness of breath, muscle spasms and gastrointestinal illnesses. —

Lena Miano, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Bring an entirely fresh perspective and identify a weakness the industry is too distracted to see. 2. —

Patrick Shorb, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024 Windsor 7-1 1 W (14-6 vs. Timnath) Comment: Did Timnath expose weakness in Wizards? —

Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2024 He was diagnosed with a complex migraine that led to extreme fatigue and body weakness. —

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for weakness

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