WEAKNESS

• (noun) 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"

• (noun) powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

  "in spite of their weakness the group remains active"

  synonyms : helplessness , impuissance

• (noun) a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

  "he has a weakness for chocolate"

• (noun) a flaw or weak point

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

  synonyms : failing

• (noun) the condition of being financially weak

  "the weakness of the dollar against the yen"

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