weakness
/ˈwiːk.nɪs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: weaknesses
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The condition of being weak.
Noun
Examples
Near-synonyms: debility, frailty, vulnerability; vincibility
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An inadequate quality; fault.
Noun
Examples
His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “weakness” mean?
The condition of being weak.
Is “weakness” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.