weakness

Meanings

• Noun

  Lack of power, ability, or strength.

  - "Her weakness for chocolate is a problem when she's on a diet."
  - "The patient's weakness after surgery was a cause for concern."
  - "His weakness for video games keeps him up late at night."

• Noun

  A person or thing that can be easily damaged, hurt, or defeated.

  - "The company's weakness in customer service is a major issue."
  - "The team's weakness in defense allowed the opposing team to score easily."
  - "The vulnerability in the computer system was its greatest weakness."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwiːk.nəs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

durability , invincibility , powerfulness , strength , forte , strength

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Synonyms

frailty , powerlessness , vincibility , vulnerability , defect , fault , flaw , hole

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with weakness
frailty , vulnerability , instability , impaired ability , infirmity

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Variants

List of all variants of weakness that leads to same result
weakness , weaknesses

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Etymology

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Old English wecnesse, from weaken, from weaken (see weaken).

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Trivia

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1. The word weakness comes from the Old English word wecnesse, which means 'weakness, weakness, or debility'.

2. In the Bible, the book of Proverbs says 'A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.' (Proverbs 15:1-2). This shows how weakness, or the inability to control one's words, can lead to negative consequences.

3. Weakness is a common theme in literature and art. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Hamlet is described as having a 'weakness' for revenge, which drives him to take dangerous and deadly actions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Strength: The opposite of weakness. A quality or ability that provides the power or ability to perform a task or overcome an obstacle.

2. Vulnerability: The state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed. A weakness or lack of protection.

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Culture

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In literature and art, weakness can represent vulnerability, human frailty, or a character flaw. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person or situation that is easily defeated or overpowered.

How to Memorize "weakness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or thing that is easily damaged or hurt. Visualize the concept of weakness as a lack of power or ability.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word weakness with images of fragility, vulnerability, or human frailty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Weakness is the opposite of strength' to remember the definition.

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