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weakness

Noun B2 – Upper-Intermediate

A lack of strength, either physical or in a particular skill or aspect of character.

"Chocolate is my one weakness when I'm trying to eat healthily."

"Weakness" often appears in the phrase "have a weakness for," meaning a strong liking for something you find hard to resist.

Synonyms

frailty shortcoming

Antonyms