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weakenes

weakenes is the obsolete spelling of weakness.

Meaning of weakness

Noun

weakness (countable and uncountable, plural weaknesses)

  1. (uncountable) The condition of being weak.
    • Near-synonyms: debility, frailty, vulnerability; vincibility
  2. (countable) An inadequate quality; fault.
    • His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.
    Synonyms:
    defect, flaw, hole
    Antonyms:
    strength, forte
  3. (countable) A special fondness or obsessing desire.
    • She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate.
    Synonyms:
    soft spot

Questions about weakenes

What is weakenes the obsolete spelling of?
Weakenes is the obsolete spelling of weakness.

Words near weakenes in the dictionary

  1. weaken up
  2. weakened
  3. weakened up
  4. weakener
  5. weakeners
  6. weakenes
  7. weakenesse
  8. weakenest
  9. weakeneth
  10. weakening
  11. weakening up

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