weakness

1. A flaw or weak point (synset 114486530)
   "he was quick to point out his wife's failings"
   is a type of: imperfection, imperfectness - the state or an instance of being imperfect
   subtypes:

   • inadequacy, insufficiency - a lack of competence
   • fatigue - used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress
   • flaw - defect or weakness in a person's character
   same as: failing
2. Powerlessness revealed by an inability to act (synset 105212250)
   "in spite of their weakness the group remains active"
   is a type of: impotence, impotency, powerlessness - the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
   same as: helplessness, impuissance
3. The property of lacking physical or mental strength;
   Liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain (synset 105047429)
   "his weakness increased as he became older"; "the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed"
   is a type of: property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
   subtypes:

   • littleness, smallness - the property of having relatively little strength or vigor
   • adynamia - lack of strength or vigor (especially from illness)
   • feebleness, tenuity - the quality of lacking intensity or substance
   • faintness - the property of being without strength
   • flimsiness, shoddiness - the property of weakness by virtue of careless construction
   • delicacy, fragility - lack of physical strength
   • insubstantiality - lack of solid substance and strength
   • attenuation - the property of something that has been weakened or reduced in thickness or density
   • enervation - lack of vitality
   • fatigability - susceptibility to fatigue; a tendency to get tired or lose strength
   • inanition, lassitude, lethargy, slackness - weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
   • soft spot, weak part, weak spot - a place of especial vulnerability
   • vulnerability - susceptibility to injury or attack
4. The condition of being financially weak (synset 114498302)
   "the weakness of the dollar against the yen"
   is a type of: bad luck, ill luck, misfortune, tough luck - an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
5. A penchant for something even though it might not be good for you (synset 107513853)
   "he has a weakness for chocolate"
   is a type of: penchant, predilection, preference, taste - a strong liking

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