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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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Those earlier shocks exposed the country’s weaknesses and forced it to build the systems it used this time: large strategic stockpiles, expanded nuclear capacity and a more flexible supply base.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“More than 10 years out, we know the strengths and weaknesses of the product,” Alpert said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The Springboks have recruited assistant coach Felix Jones and analyst Joe Lewis from Borthwick's set-up over the past 18 months, ensuring they will have their own inside line on England's strengths and weaknesses.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Cerebras disclosed material weaknesses in financial controls, and its CEO previously pleaded guilty to accounting control issues.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson