noun

weakness

weakness, flaw, shortcoming, fondness

He showed great weakness after the illness.

He showed great weakness after the illness.

Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.

Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.

She has a weakness for chocolate.

She has a weakness for chocolate.

the state of being weak [uncountable] He showed great weakness after the illness.

a particular part or quality that is not good [countable] Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.

a weakness for (sth.) a strong liking for (sth.) [countable] She has a weakness for chocolate.

Synonyms: frailty, flaw, shortcoming; Antonyms: strength, advantage

From the adjective 'weak' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or condition.

The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun describing a state (e.g., kindness, happiness). So, 'weakness' is the state of being 'weak'.

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