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weaknesses

NOUN

defect, proneness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deficiency failing flaw fragility frailty gap instability lack lapse shortcoming vulnerability

STRONG

appetite blemish debility decrepitude delicacy enervation faintness fault feebleness fondness impairment imperfection impotence inclination inconstancy indecision infirmity invalidity irresolution languor liking passion penchant powerlessness predilection proclivity prostration senility taste vice vitiation

WEAK

Achilles heel chink in armor soft spot sore point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage enough perfection plenty strength strong point success

STRONG

ability antipathy disinclination dislike hate hatred health indifference loathing robustness soundness

Example Sentences

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Both tools are designed to find hidden security weaknesses in digital systems and can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

So that doesn’t mean just go tell everyone your weaknesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Their goal is to uncover shared weaknesses across complex diseases that could guide the development of more effective therapies.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

“The strong performance of the exporters helped to mitigate the weaknesses in domestic demand, but not enough to fully offset it,” said Zhang.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“Perhaps that is not possible for anyone. But it has been the study of my life to avoid those weaknesses which often expose a strong understanding to ridicule.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen