1. (

• failing ,
• weakness

) a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings" ;

2. (

• helplessness ,
• weakness ,
• impuissance

) powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active" ;

3. (

• weakness

) 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" ;

4. (

• weakness ,

) the condition of being financially weak; "the weakness of the dollar against the yen" ;

5. (

• weakness

) a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you; "he has a weakness for chocolate" ;