Definitions for weakness
ˈwik nɪsweak·ness

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. failing, weakness(noun)

   a flaw or weak point

   "he was quick to point out his wife's failings"

2. helplessness, weakness, impuissance(noun)

   powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

   "in spite of their weakness the group remains active"

3. weakness(noun)

   the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

   "his weakness increased as he became older"; "the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed"

4. weakness(noun)

   the condition of being financially weak

   "the weakness of the dollar against the yen"

5. weakness(noun)

   a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

   "he has a weakness for chocolate"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. weakness(Noun)

   The condition of being weak.

   In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.

2. weakness(Noun)

   An inadequate quality; fault

   His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.

3. weakness(Noun)

   A special fondness or desire.

   She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate.

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Weakness(noun)

   the quality or state of being weak; want of strength or firmness; lack of vigor; want of resolution or of moral strength; feebleness

2. Weakness(noun)

   that which is a mark of lack of strength or resolution; a fault; a defect

Freebase(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Weakness

   Weakness is an EP by Extinction of Mankind, released as a 7" in 1994. The cover was a fold-out poster with lyrics and artworks, 3000 were pressed with poster sleeve and 310 red. Still available via Skuld Releases.

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'weakness' in Nouns Frequency: #1480

How to pronounce weakness?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say weakness in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of weakness in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of weakness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of weakness in a Sentence

1. Murat Toprak:

   The most significant move we've seen in the last 24 hours are signs of weakness in the dollar - maybe the market is taking a pause after the big moves we had in the wake of (U.S.) non-farm payrolls, it's too early to say there has been a change in market sentiment ... But we have gone to some extreme levels and this retracement is normal.

2. Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire:

   A multitude of laws in a country is like a great number of physicians, a sign of weakness and malady.

3. Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate:

   Admitting a mistake, and taking responsibility for your actions requires guts, courage and tremendous humility. Many people misconstrue the step of accountabiliy as a weakness. ou mustn't think that way, because it's not your weakness at all. On the contrary, it shows your open minded character, and an openness of your heart. Saying "Sorry" needs higher level of intellectual capacity, above and beyond ordinary. Only a strong and well-balanced individual with character and clarity of mind can do it effortlessly. Be proud while taking responsibility for your actions. Be proud, because that's the only part of your character that will differentiate you and uplift you from the crowd. It will make you what you truly are - the "cut above the rest" and extraordinary.

4. Brian White:

   I don’t see this as a sign of weakness, I see this as a sign of appreciating musicians.

5. William Penn:

   If thou wouldn't conquer thy weakness thou must not gratify it.

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