Definitions for weakness

Overview of noun weakness

The noun weakness has 5 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (24) failing, weakness

(a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings")

2. (2) helplessness, weakness, impuissance

(powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active")

3. (2) weakness

(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")

4. weakness

(the condition of being financially weak; "the weakness of the dollar against the yen")

5. weakness

(a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you; "he has a weakness for chocolate")