weakness
/ˈwiːknəs/
weak · ness
ˈwiːk · nəs
English Definition
n. lack of strength or power
Significado en Español
debilidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
điểm yếu, sự yếu đuối
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Example Sentence
Everyone has some weakness.
每个人都有一些弱点。
Synonyms
frailty
vulnerability
flaw
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “weakness”:
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A
frailty
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B
strength
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C
power
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D
vigor
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A — frailty.
“weakness” means n. lack of strength or power
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A deep love of sweets was her one and only great ______.
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A
weakness
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B
strength
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C
power
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D
force
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A — weakness.
“weakness” means n. lack of strength or power
Common questions about “weakness”
What does “weakness” mean?
weakness — n. lack of strength or power. In Chinese: 弱点，虚弱.
How do you pronounce “weakness”?
weakness is pronounced /ˈwiːknəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: weak · ness.
How do you use “weakness” in a sentence?
Everyone has some weakness. (每个人都有一些弱点。)
What are synonyms for “weakness”?
frailty, vulnerability, flaw — all close in meaning to weakness (n. lack of strength or power).
Is “weakness” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. weakness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
