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";
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains highly active";
a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you; "he has a weakness for chocolate";
a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife''s failings";
the condition of being financially weak; "the weakness of the dollar against the yen";
