weakness
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/ˈwiːk.nəs/
English
Definitions
noun
- The condition of being weak.“In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.”
- An inadequate quality; fault“His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.”
- A special fondness or desire.“She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate.”
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frailtypowerlessnessvincibilityvulnerabilitydefectfaultflawholefailinghelplessnessimpuissanceweakdebilitytimidityimpairmentsluggishnessweakeningdisability