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weakness Synonyms
Another word for weakness
Choosing another word for weakness depends on context, so the 26 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or condition of lacking physical, structural, or mental strength, vigor, or power.
Usage Example
"The patient experienced severe muscle frailty during the first week of recovery."
Strongest
frailty
feebleness
debility
Strong
infirmity
fragility
impotence
powerlessness
enervation
• noun (Context 2)
A disadvantage, fault, or defect in a person's character, a plan, or a system that makes it less effective or vulnerable to failure.
Usage Example
"The audit revealed a critical flaw in the company's internal accounting procedures."
Strongest
flaw
shortcoming
defect
fault
Strong
vulnerability
failing
deficiency
limitation
drawback
foible
• noun (Context 3)
A self-indulgent, often irresistible fondness or liking for a particular person or thing.
Usage Example
"Despite his strict diet, he still had a fondness for freshly baked chocolate pastries."
Strongest
fondness
soft spot
penchant
Strong
partiality
predilection
liking
proclivity
inclination
Opposites of weakness
The opposite of weakness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
strength
power
advantage
aversion
dislike
asset
vigor
strong point
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Weakness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/weakness