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weakenesse

weakenesse 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

Forms of weakenesse

pluralweakenesses

Questions about weakenesse

What is weakenesse the obsolete spelling of?
Weakenesse is the obsolete spelling of weakness.

Words near weakenesse in the dictionary

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

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