Associations to the word «Weakness»

Wiktionary

WEAKNESS, noun. (uncountable) The condition of being weak.
WEAKNESS, noun. (countable) An inadequate quality; fault
WEAKNESS, noun. (countable) A special fondness or desire.

Dictionary definition

WEAKNESS, noun. A flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings".
WEAKNESS, noun. Powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active".
WEAKNESS, noun. The property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain; "his weakness increased as he became older"; "the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed".
WEAKNESS, noun. The condition of being financially weak; "the weakness of the dollar against the yen".
WEAKNESS, noun. A penchant for something even though it might not be good for you; "he has a weakness for chocolate".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy