Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Weakness.
How to pronounce weakness:
US
Weakness - as a noun
A flaw or weak point
Example: "He was quick to point out his wife's failings"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
failing11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfection21imperfectness22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
Example: "In spite of their weakness the group remains active"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
helplessness17impuissance17The property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
Example: "His weakness increased as he became older"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
property15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
littleness10smallness11adynamia14feebleness15
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tenuity10faintness12flimsiness15shoddiness15delicacy16fragility16insubstantialityattenuation11enervation13fatigability21inanition9lassitude10lethargy15slackness15soft spotweak partweak spotvulnerability21
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
strength12The condition of being financially weak
Example: "The weakness of the dollar against the yen"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
strength12A penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
Example: "He has a weakness for chocolate"
Example Sentences
"His weakness for sweets always led him to raid the pantry late at night."
"She disguised her weakness by putting up a strong front."
"The team's weakness on defense cost them the game."
"He masked his weakness by deflecting attention onto others."
"His weakness for flattery made him an easy target for manipulation."
Word Game Points
Is WEAKNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, weakness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WEAKNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is WEAKNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, weakness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWEAKNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is WEAKNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, weakness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWEAKNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
