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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

weaknesses

Cyber security authorities are warning website owners to fix the weaknesses immediately, but the patch only works on the latest version of PHP, so older sites will need to upgrade first.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

PHP sits underneath popular web design platforms, so the weaknesses potentially affect a vast range of websites, from online stores and news outlets to government services.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

“I was losing childhood’s innocent credulity,” he writes, “and beginning to realize that adults had weaknesses too.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

"But openness also benefits defenders: researchers can inspect the code, identify weaknesses and improve protection."

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

I am relieved that the questions are basic, mostly wanting to know my interests and what I see as my strengths and weaknesses.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word