weakness
noun
the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
weaknesses
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pluralof weakness.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In fact, what the race revealed were the weaknesses and limitations of an ineffective candidate who would have almost certainly flamed out in the general election.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
But there is no guarantee that a vibrant riverfront will completely offset the city’s ongoing weaknesses, including an underfunded public school system and inadequate public transportation, that dissuade potential new residents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Experts point to weak consumer demand linked to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, but also blame structural weaknesses in the South Asian nation of 170 million people.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The program “shows you your strengths and your weaknesses, and what you want to do to fix your weaknesses, to get strong, to get prepared for college,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
She had the violent weaknesses and passion for beauty of the shanty Nolans.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
