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weaknesses

NOUN

defect, proneness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deficiency failing flaw fragility frailty gap instability lack lapse shortcoming vulnerability

STRONG

appetite blemish debility decrepitude delicacy enervation faintness fault feebleness fondness impairment imperfection impotence inclination inconstancy indecision infirmity invalidity irresolution languor liking passion penchant powerlessness predilection proclivity prostration senility taste vice vitiation

WEAK

Achilles heel chink in armor soft spot sore point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage enough perfection plenty strength strong point success

STRONG

ability antipathy disinclination dislike hate hatred health indifference loathing robustness soundness

Example Sentences

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So that doesn’t mean just go tell everyone your weaknesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"We're assuming he must be near his peak and it is good enough time and time again. There are no weaknesses really."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Cairncross and others pushed for cybersecurity-focused officials to work with the private sector on addressing weaknesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Their goal is to uncover shared weaknesses across complex diseases that could guide the development of more effective therapies.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Tell them their strengths, their weaknesses, what they need to do to get what they want.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove