weakness

Plural: weaknesses

Noun

• The state or condition of lacking strength.
• a flaw or weak point
• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
  • "in spite of their weakness the group remains active"
• the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
  • "his weakness increased as he became older"
  • "the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed"
• the condition of being financially weak
  • "the weakness of the dollar against the yen"
• a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
  • "he has a weakness for chocolate"
• The condition of being weak.
• An inadequate quality; fault.
• A special fondness or obsessing desire.

Examples

• His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.
• His only weakness in Words With Friends was an aversion to using obscure two-letter words.
• In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.
• She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate.
• The only weakness in her plan was its reliance on the electricity being up and running.

Synonyms

failing, helplessness, impuissance, defect#Noun, flaw#Noun, hole#Noun, soft spot

Antonyms

strength, ;, forte#Noun, invincibility, invulnerability, power#Noun, powerfulness, strength#Noun