weakness
US /ˈwiknəs/
Definition
a flaw or weak point
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
During the interview, he named public speaking as his main weakness.
Word Family
Synonyms
- vulnerabilitythe state of being vulnerable or exposed
- flawan imperfection in an object or machine
- shortcominga failing or deficiency
Collocations
- Easy physical weaknessdescribing physical weakness (involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit)
- Medium identify strengths and weaknessesto identify strengths and weaknesses, meaning to recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
- Hard exploit structural weakness in financial marketsto exploit structural weakness in financial markets, meaning to use or manipulate to one's advantage
- Very Hard a fatal weakness that precipitates total downfallreferring to a fatal weakness that precipitates total downfall
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