American English pronunciation
How to pronounce weaknesses
IPA transcription: ['wiknəsɪz]
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Noun
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a flaw or weak point
“he was quick to point out his wife's failings”
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powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
“in spite of their weakness the group remains active”
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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”
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the condition of being financially weak
“the weakness of the dollar against the yen”
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a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
“he has a weakness for chocolate”
Usage examples
- Resistances and weaknesses are abilities that are active throughout combat.
- On the other hand, the estate displays some inexplicable weaknesses in some years.
- Simulations can identify weaknesses in designs and allow engineers to choose better alternatives.
- The prime use is to evaluate progress and weaknesses within the team involved.
- No successful linear or algebraic weaknesses have been reported.
- The podcast did however note some weaknesses with the series.
- The turtling strategy has some major weaknesses.
- The current asset disposal procedure has several weaknesses at present.
- He has also exposed weaknesses in methodology, paucity of data, and gaps in arguments.