CEFR B1

weakness

noun

Meaning

The condition of lacking physical or mental strength, or being easily broken or damaged.

Examples

The old bridge finally collapsed under its own weakness.
Her main weakness was a lack of confidence when facing challenges.

Synonyms: frailty, vulnerability, shortcoming, impotence

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weakness (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwiːknəs/

Definition

The condition of lacking physical or mental strength, or being easily broken or damaged.

Examples

The old bridge finally collapsed under its own weakness.
Her main weakness was a lack of confidence when facing challenges.
The team's defensive weakness was exploited by the opposition.

How to Use weakness

weakness for (prepositional phrase): A particular liking for something, often to an excessive degree. — "He has a weakness for expensive watches."
in weakness (prepositional phrase): In a state of lacking strength or power. — "The army retreated in weakness."
exploit a weakness (collocation): To take advantage of a flaw or vulnerability. — "The competitor exploited the company's weakness in customer service."

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