weakness
word · lemma: weak
/ˈwiknəs/
WEEK-nis
/wˈiːknəs/
WEEK-nis
Definition
The state of not being strong, physically or mentally. It can also mean a weak point in a person, system, argument, or character.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in two main ways: physical/mental lack of strength and 'a weak point.' Common patterns include 'a weakness for sweets,' 'show weakness,' and 'strengths and weaknesses.' 'Weakness for' can also mean a special liking, often slightly indulgent.
Spanish: debilidad - punto débilPortuguese (BR): fraqueza - ponto fracoPortuguese (PT): fraqueza - ponto fracoChinese (Simplified): 虚弱 - 弱点Chinese (Traditional): 虛弱 - 弱點Hindi: कमज़ोरी - दुर्बलताArabic: ضَعف - نُقطة ضَعفBengali: দুর্বলতা - কমজোরিRussian: слабостьJapanese: 弱さVietnamese: yếu đuối - điểm yếuKorean: 약점 - 약함Turkish: zayıflık - zayıf noktaUrdu: کمزوری - کمزوری نقطہIndonesian: kelemahan
Example Sentences
After the illness, he felt great weakness in his legs.
basic
This wall has a weakness near the bottom.
basic
One weakness in his argument is the lack of evidence.
basic
I have a real weakness for dark chocolate.
natural
The team’s biggest weakness is poor communication.
natural
If they see any weakness, they'll try to take advantage of it.
natural