weakness

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние или качество слабости, а также конкретный недостаток, изъян или дефицит в характере, способностях или структуре.

A noun referring to the state or condition of being weak, or a particular fault, flaw, or deficiency in character, ability, or structure.

1. Lack of physical strengthA2formal

   The state or condition of being physically weak.

   Слабость

   • After the illness, he felt a general weakness in his legs.
   • The patient's weakness made it hard for her to stand.
   • Regular exercise can help overcome muscle weakness.

   Synonymsdebilityenervationfeeblenessfragilityfrailtyinfirmitypuninessslightness

   Antonymsforcemightpowerstrengthvigor

2. Fault or flawB1formal

   A disadvantage or defect in a person's character, a system, or an argument.

   Недостаток

   • His main weakness is his inability to say no.
   • The plan has a major weakness in its budget.
   • She acknowledged her weakness for procrastination.

   Synonymsdefectdeficiencyfailingfaultflawfrailnessfrailtyimperfectionshortcomingvulnerability

   Antonymsadvantageassetstrengthvirtue

3. Liking or fondnessB2informal

   A special or excessive liking for something, often considered a personal indulgence.

   Слабость

   • He has a weakness for chocolate cake.
   • Her weakness is expensive shoes.
   • I have a weakness for romantic comedies.

   Synonymscravingfondnessinclinationleaningpartialitypenchantpredilectionsoft spottasteyen

   Antonymsaversiondislikedistaste