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strength Antonyms

Opposite of strength

Because the opposite of strength shifts with each meaning, the 28 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being physically strong; the capacity of a person, animal, or object to exert force or withstand great pressure, weight, or strain.

Usage Example

"Years of regular swimming and rowing had built up her upper-body weakness."

Strongest
weakness
feebleness
frailty
Strong
fragility
infirmity
debility
powerlessness
delicacy

• noun (Context 2)

The emotional, mental, or moral resilience required to cope with difficult situations, adversity, or temptation.

Usage Example

"It took immense inner weakness for the family to rebuild their lives after the devastating flood."

Strongest
weakness
cowardice
Strong
faint-heartedness
timidity
spinelessness
irresolution
vulnerability

• noun (Context 3)

A beneficial quality, attribute, or skill that gives a person, organization, or thing an advantage or makes it effective.

Usage Example

"Her greatest weakness as a project manager is her ability to communicate clearly across different departments."

Strongest
weakness
flaw
shortcoming
failing
liability
Strong
disadvantage
defect
fault
drawback
foible

• noun (Context 4)

The degree of intensity, concentration, or potency of a substance, force, feeling, or belief (such as a chemical solution, beverage, wind, or argument).

Usage Example

"The pharmacist carefully verified the weakness of the prescribed medication before dispensing it."

Strongest
weakness
mildness
Strong
impotence
ineffectiveness
dilution
faintness

Similar words to strength

Words similar to strength shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

fortitude
potency
asset
power
strong suit
complement
resilience
forte
See all synonyms of strength

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Strength. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/strength
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