Synonyms for weakness
ˈwik nɪsweak·ness

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1. weakness

   Synonyms:
   awkwardness, dulness, feebleness, helplessness, imbecility, impotence, inability, inaptitude, incapacity, incompetence, inefficiency, maladroitness, stupidity, unskilfulness

   Antonyms:
   ability, aptitude, capability, capacity, cleverness, cogency, competency, dexterity, efficacy, efficiency, energy, expertness, faculty, force, might, power, qualification, readiness, skill, strength, susceptibility, talent

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1. weakness

   Synonyms:
   debility, feebleness, enervation, dilution, impairment, languor, imbecility, infirmity, decrepitude, frailty, faintness, inconclusiveness, worthlessness, want

   Antonyms:
   strength, power, nerve, spirit, renovation, vigor, lustiness, tone, cogency, activity, conclusiveness, efficiency, value, abundance

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1. failing, weaknessnoun

   a flaw or weak point

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

   Synonyms:
   impuissance, flunk, failing, helplessness

   Antonyms:
   strength

2. helplessness, weakness, impuissancenoun

   powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

   "in spite of their weakness the group remains active"

   Synonyms:
   impuissance, failing, helplessness

   Antonyms:
   strength

3. weaknessnoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   impuissance, failing, helplessness

   Antonyms:
   strength

4. weaknessnoun

   the condition of being financially weak

   "the weakness of the dollar against the yen"

   Synonyms:
   impuissance, failing, helplessness

   Antonyms:
   strength

5. weaknessnoun

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

   "he has a weakness for chocolate"

   Synonyms:
   impuissance, failing, helplessness

   Antonyms:
   strength

Matched Categories

1. • Imperfection
   • Misfortune
   • Powerlessness
   • Preference
   • Property

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1. weaknessnoun

   Synonyms:
   debility, feebleness, infirmity, enervation, debilitation, frailness, fragility, impotence, invalidism, vulnerability, accessibility, exposedness, foible, defect, deficiency, peccability, errability, fallibility, inefficacy, ineffectiveness, vacillation, indecision, instability, irresolution, atony, asthenia

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1. List of paraphrases for "weakness":

   fragility, weak, weaknesses, vulnerability, shortcoming, low, deficiency, debility, flaw, weakening, powerlessness, frailty, impotence, inadequacy, inability

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How to use weakness in a sentence?

1. Kenneth Jarrett:

   As for China's leaders, if there is no consequence to ignoring the request, they might take that as a sign of presidential weakness.

2. Marie Laguerre:

   I took the punch with the most pride I could, because I didn't want to show him any sign of weakness or any sign that he was actually going to put me down.

3. Michael McCaul:

   Weakness does indeed invite aggression, this national security threat is the worst I've seen in my lifetime.

4. Daniel Silver:

   There could be more noticeable effects on various growth components, with weakness in related equipment spending and exports and a partially offsetting increase in inventories.

5. Giancarlo Morelli:

   Failing to arrest Mr. Guaido would be perceived as an important sign for weakness from Mr. Maduro, but arresting Mr. Guaido risks a strong counter-reaction from the U.S..