weakness
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Noun
a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife''s failings"
Noun
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active"
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"
Noun
the condition of being financially weak; "the weakness of the dollar against the yen"
Noun
a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you; "he has a weakness for chocolate"
More General Terms
bad luck
ill luck
imperfection
imperfectness
impotence
impotency
misfortune
penchant
powerlessness
predilection
preference
property
taste
tough luck