Weakness - Definition

weakness

n 1: a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's
failings" [syn: failing, weakness]
2: powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of
their weakness the group remains active" [syn:
helplessness, weakness, impuissance]
3: 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" [ant: strength]
4: the condition of being financially weak; "the weakness of the
dollar against the yen" [ant: strength]
5: a penchant for something even though it might not be good for
you; "he has a weakness for chocolate"

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