Cool MateMeaning of Weakness
lack of physical strength
In simple words: A part of someone or something that is not strong.
Weakness in a sentence
- Her greatest weakness is her inability to say no to others.
- The team's weakness in defense led to their defeat in the final match.
- He acknowledged his weakness for sweets, especially chocolate.
- Identifying your weakness can be the first step towards personal growth.
- Her emotional weakness was evident when she discussed her childhood.
How to use Weakness
Use in both casual and formal contexts to describe physical or emotional frailty. Avoid in strong or competitive contexts where you might want to highlight strengths.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'weak' + 'ness' — it's the 'ness' of being weak.
Related words
Collocations with Weakness
Synonyms for Weakness
- flaw
- failing
- deficiency
- vulnerability
- shortcoming
Common mistakes with Weakness
- Confused with 'weak' as an adjective.
- Used inappropriately when describing personal traits in a job interview.
- Misunderstood as a sign of failure rather than an area for improvement.
Weakness appears in
Weakness in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ضعف
جزء من شخص أو شيء ليس قوياً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দুর্বলতা
কারো বা কোনো কিছুর একটি অংশ যা শক্তিশালী নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Schwäche
Ein Teil von jemandem oder etwas, das nicht stark ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Debilidad
Una parte de alguien o algo que no es fuerte.
- Persianفارسی
ضعف
یه نقطه ضعف یا جایی که یه نفر یا یه چیزی قوی نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Faiblesse
Une partie de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose qui n'est pas fort.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कमज़ोरी
किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ का वह हिस्सा जो मज़बूत न हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Debolezza
Una parte di qualcuno o qualcosa che non è forte.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fraqueza
Uma parte de alguém ou algo que não é forte.
- RussianРусский
Слабость
Место или часть чего-то, что не является сильным.
- Urduاردو
کمزوری
کسی شخص یا چیز کا وہ حصہ جو مضبوط نہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
弱点
某人或某物不强的一部分。
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Frequently asked questions about Weakness
What does Weakness mean?
A part of someone or something that is not strong.
What is the definition of Weakness?
lack of physical strength
How do you use Weakness in a sentence?
Her greatest weakness is her inability to say no to others.
Can you give another example of Weakness?
The team's weakness in defense led to their defeat in the final match.
What are synonyms for Weakness?
Common alternatives include flaw, failing, deficiency, vulnerability, shortcoming.
What is the opposite of Weakness?
Opposite meanings include strength, power, fortitude.
What words go with Weakness?
It commonly pairs with big, fundamental, great, have, suffer from, cause, be, lie, weakness in, a moment of weakness, a sign of weakness, strengths and weaknesses, big, fundamental, great, have, suffer from, cause, be, lie, weakness in, a moment of weakness, a sign of weakness, strengths and weaknesses, real, have, develop, overcome, weakness for.
What are common mistakes when using Weakness?
Confused with 'weak' as an adjective. Used inappropriately when describing personal traits in a job interview. Misunderstood as a sign of failure rather than an area for improvement.
How do you pronounce Weakness?
US: /["/ˈwiːknəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwiːknəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Weakness?
Use in both casual and formal contexts to describe physical or emotional frailty. Avoid in strong or competitive contexts where you might want to highlight strengths.
What CEFR level is Weakness?
"Weakness" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.