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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Weaknesses: Strong tendency to drift on drop-backs without setting his feet and planting with a firm base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

Weaknesses: Too often too much head and eye movement on drop and set in the pocket.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

Weaknesses: This is sort of the opposite of San Diego State - a great offensive team that is pretty weak defensively.

From Washington Times • Mar. 31, 2023

Weaknesses: The Huskies have basically two warts on an otherwise pristine statistical profile.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2023

Weaknesses and foibles met with unmerciful severity; and well-meaning intentions and kind actions did not always escape without the keen sarcasm, which it is so difficult for the best regulated mind to bear unmoved.

From The Teacher Or, Moral Influences Employed in the Instruction and Government of the Young by Abbott, Jacob