Weakness

Pronunciation: /ˈwiknəs/

Definitions of weakness

noun a specific limitation or vulnerability

Example Sentences

A1 My weakness is eating too much chocolate.

A2 Her weakness for shopping often leads to overspending.

B1 One of his weaknesses is his inability to say no to people.

B2 The company's biggest weakness is its lack of innovation.

C1 Despite his many strengths, he still has a weakness for procrastination.

C2 The athlete's only weakness was his vulnerability to injuries.

Examples of weakness in a Sentence

formal Identifying your weaknesses is an important step towards self-improvement.

informal I know my weakness is chocolate, I just can't resist it!

slang His weakness for partying always gets him into trouble.

figurative Her kindness is both her greatest strength and weakness.

Grammatical Forms of weakness

• past tense: weakened
• plural: weaknesses
• comparative: weaker
• superlative: weakest
• present tense: weakens
• future tense: will weaken
• perfect tense: has weakened
• continuous tense: is weakening
• singular: weakness
• positive degree: weak
• infinitive: to weaken
• gerund: weakening
• participle: weakened

Origin and Evolution of weakness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'weakness' originated from the Old English word 'wacness' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'waknaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'weakness' has evolved to encompass not only physical frailty but also a lack of strength or effectiveness in various aspects such as character, judgment, or willpower.