weakness

/ˈwik·nəs/ n [C/U]

Definition

› lack of strength or energy: [U] The building’s collapse was caused by weakness in several beams. › Weakness is also a fault in someone’s character: [U] Is crying always a sign of weakness? › A weakness is also a strong liking for something: [C] She admitted to a weakness for desserts.

(Definition of weakness n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)