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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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But while the Los Alamos team was developing algorithms for scientific visualization, they found that the mathematics behind the model had important weaknesses.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, its engine has both strengths and weaknesses.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Anthropic on Tuesday gave approximately 150 organizations around the world access to Mythos, its powerful new AI model whose rapid ability to identify weaknesses in computer security has sparked global concern.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Knowing who you are and being able to assess your abilities, strengths, and weaknesses is critical to your success in any field.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin