💧weakness

noun
/ˈwiːknəs/

Meaning

a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure

Example Sentences

His main weakness is his lack of patience.

Example Expressions

achilles' heel

Synonyms

frailty, flaw, vulnerability, defect, shortcoming

Antonyms

strength, power, resilience

Collocations

mental weakness, show weakness, personal weakness, weakness for sweets

More Example Sentences

My weakness is that sometimes I can be too detail-oriented.

I believe that cultural diversity is a strength, not a weakness.

I believe that being aware of your weaknesses is itself a strength.

I want to tell everyone that seeking help is not a sign of weakness.

This incident has highlighted the weaknesses of our democratic system.

One of my weaknesses is that I sometimes try to do other people's work myself.

I always try to honestly acknowledge my weaknesses because it helps me improve.

Honestly admitting when you do not know the answer is not a weakness but professionalism.

The argument may seem strong at first glance, but a deeper analysis reveals its weaknesses.

I believe it is possible to turn weaknesses into strengths with the right attitude and effort.

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