WEAKNESS Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

weakness

noun

ˈwēk-nəs

Definition of weakness

as in fatigue

the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor the flu left me with such overwhelming weakness that I could hardly stand

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as in softness

the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character in a moment of weakness he said yes to his daughter's request for a new toy

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as in fault

a defect in character his one weakness is his cockeyed optimism about everything

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as in vulnerability

the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent the devastating weakness of the immune system that is experienced by people with certain chronic conditions

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Recent Examples of weakness Whoever wins the upcoming presidential election will inherit these sources of weakness. — Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026 In Finance Give agentic AI fragmented data, inconsistent processes or unclear ownership, and those weaknesses become part of how the technology operates. — Ari Widlansky, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Sharpe’s best skill addresses one of Brooklyn’s clearest weaknesses. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 Technology continues to prop up the S&P 500, even as other parts of the market are showing weakness. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weakness

Recent Examples of Synonyms for weakness

Noun

The pressure and unpredictability can create widespread employee fatigue.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
And Hawaii is enduring hurricane fatigue after Lala, Lowell and Nolo all swiped by the island chain with heavy rain and strong winds.

— Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of fatigue

Noun

Local woods, leathers, natural fibres, and precious metals bring a softness that is blended with the contemporary accents Anantara is known for.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
This bag is made from 100% genuine leather with a pebble texture, providing a softness that balances out the angular silhouette.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of softness

Noun

The president, who generally resists admitting fault, has recently made several reversals responding to ethical concerns.

— Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
The financial institution did not admit to the allegations, with the settlement reflecting a compromise without any admission of liability, fault, or wrongdoing.

— Chase Jordan October 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fault

Noun

It is better understood as a symptom of political exhaustion and vulnerability following years of division, economic hardship, and war.

— Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
That’s bad enough, but the agent also launched with a zero-day vulnerability that, luckily, has been patched.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of vulnerability

Noun

It is better understood as a symptom of political exhaustion and vulnerability following years of division, economic hardship, and war.

— Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
The Touring’s heated and ventilated leather seats and lumbar support helped keep exhaustion at bay.

— Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhaustion

Noun

Glucosamine users may also differ in factors such as arthritis, pain, mobility, frailty and medication use, Levin noted.

— Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Beneficiaries will have to work or volunteer at least 80 hours each month or be in school at least half-time to qualify, with exceptions for situations including medical frailty.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of frailty

Noun

The Jets, seeking to address their defensive shortcomings, signed safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in the offseason.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026
Others, including Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, who recently launched a crackdown on Venezuelan migrants in his country, will be tempted to stoke xenophobia to deflect blame for policy shortcomings.

— DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of shortcoming

Noun

Brighton also capitalised on this susceptibility to long throws in the final minutes of the seven-goal battle between the sides at Stamford Bridge on August 30.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The tests examine different forms of electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026