Synonyms for

Weaknesses

Verb / ˈwi:knʌsʌz / / ˈwi:knʌsɪz / Another word for weaknesses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Weaknesses means the state or condition of lacking strength or power.

Synonyms & similar words

helplessness impuissance failing strength weakness vulnerability frailty feebleness infirmity flaw imperfection shortcoming deficiency lack limitation fault drawback disadvantage handicap inadequacy incompetence

Synonyms by register

Formal

deficiencies shortcomings frailties imperfections

Informal

flaws faults downsides hang-ups

Literary

vulnerabilities Achilles' heels

Antonyms

strengths advantages virtues powers fortitudes capabilities assets

Common collocations

  • identify weaknesses
  • exploit weaknesses
  • address weaknesses
  • hidden weaknesses
  • personal weaknesses
  • core weaknesses
  • inherent weaknesses
  • recognize weaknesses

Word family

noun weakness
verb weaken
adjective weak
adverb weakly

Usage note

While 'weaknesses' often refers to flaws or deficiencies, it can also refer to areas where one is less skilled or developed, not necessarily negative. It is often used in professional contexts when discussing personal or team development.

Example sentences

  1. He has many weaknesses, but he is trying to improve himself.
  2. Her weakness for chocolate got her in trouble.
  3. The team's weakness is their defense.
  4. Admitting your weaknesses is the first step to improvement.
  5. My weakness for shopping always makes me spend too much money.

Quotes

  • "I have no weaknesses, only strengths." - Mark Cuban
  • "One of the greatest weaknesses in most of us is our lack of faith in ourselves." - L. Tom Perry
  • "I can't tell you what my greatest strength is, but my greatest weakness is that I'm a perfectionist." - Ryan Lochte

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