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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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Messina said he did not intend to increase the offer, saying it gives MPS shareholders "a substantial bonus for a bank undergoing transformation, but with weaknesses".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Both tools are designed to find hidden security weaknesses in digital systems and can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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

Inej knew the strengths and weaknesses of every member of the Black Tips, not to mention Harley’s Pointers, the Liddies, the Razorgulls, the Dime Lions, and every other gang working the streets of Ketterdam.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo