weakness
🇺🇸
/ˈwiːknəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈwiːknəs/
noun
B2
not having enough physical strength
Her weakness made it hard to carry heavy things.
B2
not having enough power or strong character
His weakness showed when he couldn't say no.
B2
a part that is not strong or good
The plan's weakness was not enough time.
R
when a country's money is worth less than other money
The dollar's weakness made travel expensive.
R
something you cannot resist even if you try
Her weakness for sweets made dieting hard.
translation
not having enough physical strength; not having enough power or strong character; a part that is not strong or good; when a country's money is worth less than other money; something you cannot resist even if you try
Word Forms
Plural
weaknesses