weakness
Collocations
26(noun.) lack of strength
ADJ
big, fundamental, great, major, serious, significant | small | physical | structural | personal | muscular | political
apparent, perceived
The team's perceived weakness in defense became their biggest problem during the season.
inherent | human
VERB + WEAKNESS
have, suffer from | cause, create | exploit | assess, identify | highlight, point out, reveal | minimize, overcome
WEAKNESS + VERB
be, lie
The main weakness in their argument was the complete absence of scientific evidence.
PREP
~ in
The team's weakness in defence cost them the match last weekend.
PHRASES
a moment of weakness
She had a moment of weakness and bought the expensive shoes she couldn't afford.
a sign of weakness
Many people wrongly believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness.
strengths and weaknesses
Every job interview asks candidates to discuss both their strengths and weaknesses honestly.
(noun.) liking for sth/sb
ADJ
real
VERB + WEAKNESS
have
My sister has a weakness for expensive coffee and buys a new blend every week.
develop | overcome
PREP
~ for
She has always had a weakness for chocolate, so she keeps it hidden in her desk drawer.