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/
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
Years of dripping water exposed the weakness of the wooden beam, leaving the roof support cracked and fragile.
The glowing iron bar revealed its weakness as it softened and bent under the intense heat.
The storm awakened, the ship was violently shaken, and the crew saw the vessel's weakness.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
weak (lacking strength) + -ness (state or condition) = weakness
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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