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What is another word for Weakness? – 143 Weakness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    infirmity frailty feebleness vulnerability susceptibility delicacy fragility debility defect deficiency imperfection shortcoming limitation handicap disability powerless ineffectiveness ineptness incompetence inadequacy insufficiency faintness languor lassitude exhaustion enfeeblement enervation impotence helplessness hopelessness despair despondency weakness frailness precariousness instability

    Meaning of Weakness

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, weakness refers to the state of being weak, lacking physical or mental strength, or being deficient in a particular quality or attribute.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines weakness as a lack of physical or mental strength, or a flaw or deficiency in something.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary describes weakness as a state of being weak or fragile, either physically or mentally.

    Example Uses

    • The patient's weakness after surgery made it difficult for her to recover quickly.
    • His weakness in mathematics made it challenging for him to pursue a career in engineering.
    • The company's weakness in marketing led to a decline in sales.
    • The athlete's weakness in her knee made her more prone to injury.
    • The team's weakness in defense was their downfall in the championship game.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    strength power potency robustness vigor vitality energy stamina endurance resilience fortitude courage bravery boldness confidence capability competence proficiency skill aptitude talent mastery expertise superiority excellence invincibility indestructibility solidity stability

    Related Nouns

    vulnerability susceptibility fragility delicacy disability handicap limitation shortcoming defect deficiency imperfection infirmity frailty feebleness powerless ineffectiveness ineptness incompetence inadequacy insufficiency exhaustion enfeeblement enervation impotence helplessness hopelessness despair

    Related Verbs

    weaken enfeeble debilitate incapacitate disable cripple hinder impede obstruct undermine compromise jeopardize threaten endanger exhaust drain deplete diminish reduce lessen decrease enervate devitalize incapacitate paralyze

    Related Adjectives

    weak feeble frail delicate vulnerable susceptible fragile powerless ineffective inept incompetent inadequate insufficient exhausted enfeebled enervated impotent helpless hopeless despairing despondent debilitated incapacitated crippled disabled handicapped