as in faults
a defect in character
his one weakness is his cockeyed optimism about everything
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Recent Examples of weaknesses
The actual severity of any shortcomings at OpenAI and how far any weaknesses could spread remain open questions, Yardeni said.
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Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Different types of grass have different strengths and weaknesses.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
That order is crumbling, and many of our former strengths built on our close ties to the United States have become our weaknesses.
—Keely Bastow, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
The bill's weaknesses are actually useful in that way.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Bad actors are exploiting weaknesses government has known about for years.
—Darlene Mealy, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
His struggle to bend around the corner to finish sacks and reliance on power moves with less technical counters are among his weaknesses.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Riding a wave of momentum, Leeds United will be looking to pounce on Chelsea’s weaknesses.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
More than 10 firms have been invited to the meeting, which will focus on topics including inflated ratings and risk-warning weaknesses, and initiatives to boost corporate governance, one of the people said.
—Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Different types of grass have different strengths and weaknesses.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
That order is crumbling, and many of our former strengths built on our close ties to the United States have become our weaknesses.
—Keely Bastow, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
The bill's weaknesses are actually useful in that way.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Bad actors are exploiting weaknesses government has known about for years.
—Darlene Mealy, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
His struggle to bend around the corner to finish sacks and reliance on power moves with less technical counters are among his weaknesses.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Riding a wave of momentum, Leeds United will be looking to pounce on Chelsea’s weaknesses.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
More than 10 firms have been invited to the meeting, which will focus on topics including inflated ratings and risk-warning weaknesses, and initiatives to boost corporate governance, one of the people said.
—Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaknesses
Noun
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This will mean that the US can produce the B-21 in numbers faster, but any undiscovered faults with the design could cause major headaches down the line.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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While not a precise scientific designation, a megaquake is generally considered a large seismic event placed at an eight or higher on the Richter scale that ruptures along major faults and can trigger further events like tsunamis.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the attempt has revealed shortcomings and vulnerabilities that were waiting to be exploited—and can no longer be ignored.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The third-year quarterback masked a number of the team’s roster deficiencies in his rookie season, but the combination of injuries, a tougher schedule and roster shortcomings derailed his second season.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are worse sins in the world.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Believers confess their sins to a priest, receive spiritual guidance and absolution and typically are required to make an act of contrition like saying specific prayers.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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The war also revealed deficiencies in Russia’s conventional ground and air forces.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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An inspector also noted physical deficiencies like equipment in need of repair.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Emery’s instructions were both too late and encapsulated the failings of his side.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now it had been relegated again to a leftist cause, a symbol of anti-imperial resistance for some and the face of communism’s failings for others.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Weaknesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaknesses. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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