weakness

Weakness is defined as a lack of strength or a character flaw, or something that you cannot resist.

(noun)

  1. When a beam is not strong enough to hold any weight, this is an example of a time when the weakness of the beam prevents it from holding weight.
  2. When you are short-tempered and quick to anger, this is an example of a weakness.
  3. When you cannot resist chocolate even though it is bad for you, chocolate is an example of your weakness.

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See weakness in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. the state or quality of being weak
  2. a weak point; fault or defect, as in one's character
    1. a liking; esp., an immoderate fondness (for something)
    2. something of which one is immoderately fond: candy is my one weakness

See weakness in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The condition or quality of being weak.
  2. A personal defect or failing.
  3. a. A special fondness or inclination: has a weakness for fast cars.
    b. Something of which one is excessively fond or desirous: Ice cream is his weakness.

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