weakness
/ˈwiknəs/
noun
- The state or condition of being physically weak; lack of strength or energy.
- The old man's weakness made it hard for him to carry groceries.
- Regular exercise can help prevent muscle weakness as you age.
- After the long illness, she felt a general weakness in her legs.
- A fault or flaw in someone's character or in a system, plan, or argument.
- His biggest weakness is that he can never say no to a request for help.
- Every team has strengths and weaknesses that the coach must address.
- The detective found a weakness in the suspect's alibi.
- A special liking or craving for something, often something that is not good for you.
- He admitted his weakness for video games kept him up too late.
- I have a weakness for chocolate chip cookies.
- Her weakness for expensive shoes often empties her wallet.
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