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weaknesses

8 definitions • 14 examples
1
the fact or state of not being strong or powerful:

Examples:

Any change of policy will be interpreted as a sign of weakness.
2
a particular part or quality of someone or something that is not good or effective:

Examples:

There are definite weaknesses in their security arrangements.
His main weakness as a manager is his inability to delegate.
The later novels show none of the weaknesses of his earlier work.
3
a strong liking, usually for something that might have unpleasant or unwanted effects:

Examples:

My diet would be fine if only I didn't have a weakness for cookies.
4

Examples:

[ U ] The building’s collapse was caused by weakness in several beams.
5
Weakness is also a fault in someone’s character:

Examples:

[ U ] Is crying always a sign of weakness?
6
A weakness is also a strong liking for something:

Examples:

[ C ] She admitted to a weakness for desserts.
7
a situation in which someone or something is at a low level or is not strong or successful:

Examples:

weakness against sth The dollar's weakness against the Euro has made European goods more expensive here.
She is concerned by the weakness of Europe's single currency.
8
a particular part or quality of someone or something that is not good or effective:

Examples:

A smart management team knows its company's strengths and weaknesses.
There are definite weaknesses in their security arrangements.
His main weakness is his inability to delegate.

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