weakness

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или качество слабости, а также конкретный недостаток, изъян или дефицит в характере, способностях или структуре.esSustantivo que denota el estado o cualidad de ser débil, así como un defecto, fallo o carencia concreto en el carácter, las capacidades o una estructura.frNom désignant l'état ou la qualité d'être faible, ainsi qu'un défaut, un point faible ou une carence spécifique dans le caractère, les capacités ou une structure.deSubstantiv, das den Zustand oder die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, schwach zu sein, sowie einen konkreten Mangel, Fehler oder ein Defizit in Charakter, Fähigkeiten oder Struktur.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado ou a qualidade de ser fraco, bem como um defeito, falha ou ponto vulnerável no caráter, nas capacidades ou na estrutura.zh表示虚弱、无力的状态或性质，也指性格、能力或结构上的具体缺点、缺陷或不足。arاسم يدل على حالة أو صفة الضعف، كما يدل على عيب أو نقص معين في الشخصية أو القدرات أو البنية.

1. Lack of physical strength A2 formal

   The state or condition of being physically weak.

   • 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.

   ruСлабостьesDebilidad físicafrFaiblesse physiquedeSchwächeptFraqueza físicazh虚弱arالضعف الجسدي

   Synonyms: debilityenervationfeeblenessfragilityfrailtyinfirmitypuninessslightness

   Antonyms: forcemightpowerstrengthvigor

2. Fault or flaw B1 formal

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

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

   ruНедостатокesDefecto o fallofrDéfaut, failledeSchwächeptDefeitozh缺点arنقطة ضعف

   Synonyms: defectdeficiencyfailingfaultflawfrailnessfrailtyimperfectionshortcomingvulnerability

   Antonyms: advantageassetstrengthvirtue

3. Liking or fondness B2 informal

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

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

   ruСлабостьesDebilidad (afición especial)frFaiblesse (pour quelque chose)deSchwächeptFraquezazh偏爱arضعف

   Synonyms: cravingfondnessinclinationleaningpartialitypenchantpredilectionsoft spottasteyen

   Antonyms: aversiondislikedistaste

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