weakness — the state or condition of lacking strength, power, or firmness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or condition of lacking strength, power, or firmness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwiːknəs/
Korean meaning: 약함, 약점, 취약함
Korean pronunciation: 위크-너스 (강세: 위크)
Example Sentences
- My only weakness is ice cream at midnight - it's like kryptonite to Superman!
- The team's weakness in defense cost them the championship.
- Don't mistake kindness for weakness - gentle people can be the strongest.
weakness
NOUN//ˈwiːknəs//
the state or condition of lacking strength, power, or firmness
Physical strength meets weakness
Even thickness can't hide weakness from sickness.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'veikr' meaning weak, combined with the Old English suffix '-ness' (meaning state or condition). The word evolved through Middle English as weaknesse.
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📝Examples
“My only weakness is ice cream at midnight - it's like kryptonite to Superman!”
“The team's weakness in defense cost them the championship.”
“Don't mistake kindness for weakness - gentle people can be the strongest.”
“His weakness for dad jokes made every family dinner hilarious and embarrassing.”
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