Associations to the word «Weakness»

Wiktionary

WEAKNESS, noun. (uncountable) The condition of being weak.
WEAKNESS, noun. (countable) An inadequate quality; fault
WEAKNESS, noun. (countable) A special fondness or desire.

Dictionary definition

WEAKNESS, noun. A flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings".
WEAKNESS, noun. Powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active".
WEAKNESS, noun. The property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain; "his weakness increased as he became older"; "the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed".
WEAKNESS, noun. The condition of being financially weak; "the weakness of the dollar against the yen".
WEAKNESS, noun. A penchant for something even though it might not be good for you; "he has a weakness for chocolate".

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia