Synonyms:
failing, weakness
Meaning: a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings"
Synonyms:
helplessness, weakness, impuissance
Meaning: powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; "in spite of their weakness the group remains active"
Synonyms:
weakness
Meaning: 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"
Usage examples
"This is but a passing fit of weakness.
"There are three vital points of weakness, your highness.
He, on his part, had pretty well fought his weakness down.
I must do something to warn her against this momentary weakness.
I'll go and see him; I've a weakness for soldiers, sick or well."
I'm just as prone to the weakness of the flesh as the rest of you.
"Sorry for a weakness you do not understand? You must think me a fool."
It's a weakness of mine, and that's the way I ruin myself," said old Joe.
He was on better terms with himself, and his weakness seemed less formidable.
The man reeled as he walked, either from intoxication or weakness and fatigue.