Definition of "weakness" in English

noun

1. (uncountable) The condition of being weak.

   • Near-synonyms: debility, frailty, vulnerability; vincibility
   • In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.

2. (countable) An inadequate quality; fault.

   • His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.
   • The only weakness in her plan was its reliance on the electricity being up and running.

3. (countable) A special fondness or obsessing desire.

   • She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate.