weakness

[ˈwiːk.nəs]

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A weakness is something that makes us less strong or effective in a particular area.

When we talk about weaknesses, we often mean physical limitations like being clumsy, having poor eyesight, or being unable to do certain sports. For example, "I'm really bad at rock climbing because I have a fear of heights." But sometimes it can also refer to emotional or mental issues that affect our behavior or decision-making. A person might say, "My weakness is procrastination – I always put things off until the last minute." We often try to recognize and work on our weaknesses so we can become stronger and more confident in different areas of life.

How common is "weakness"?

Word weakness is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

The condition of being weak.
Example: In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.
An inadequate quality; fault
Example: His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.
A special fondness or desire.
Example: She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate.

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