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weakness

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noun
a flaw or weak point
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Similar:

failing

type of:
imperfection imperfectness
noun
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
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"in spite of their weakness the group remains active"

Similar:

helplessness impuissance

type of:
impotency impotence powerlessness
noun
a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
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"he has a weakness for chocolate"

type of:
taste penchant predilection preference
noun
the condition of being financially weak
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"the weakness of the dollar against the yen"
Opposite:

strength

type of:
bad luck misfortune tough luck ill luck
noun
the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
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"his weakness increased as he became older" "the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed"
Opposite:

strength

type of:
property

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