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