kryptonite
word
Definition
A fictional green mineral from the Superman comics that weakens Superman; commonly used to mean something that is someone's weakness.
Usage & Nuances
Originally from comic books, now often used metaphorically in casual conversation to refer to one's main weakness or vulnerability (e.g., 'Chocolate is my kryptonite'). Usually informal or playful.
Spanish: kryptonitaPortuguese (BR): kryptonitaPortuguese (PT): kryptonitaChinese (Simplified): 氪石Chinese (Traditional): 氪石Hindi: क्रिप्टोनाइटArabic: الكريبتونيتBengali: ক্রিপটোনাইটRussian: криптонитJapanese: クリプトナイトVietnamese: kryptoniteKorean: 크립토나이트Turkish: kriptonitUrdu: کرپٹونائٹIndonesian: kryptonite
Example Sentences
Superman cannot touch kryptonite.
basic
For Superman, kryptonite is dangerous.
basic
Many fans know about kryptonite from the comics.
basic
Chocolate is definitely my kryptonite—I just can't resist it!
natural
He’s a great worker, but early mornings are his kryptonite.
natural
Math used to be my kryptonite, but now I enjoy solving problems.
natural