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weaknesse

weaknesse is the obsolete form 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 weaknesse

pluralweaknesses

Questions about weaknesse

What is weaknesse the obsolete form of?
Weaknesse is the obsolete form of weakness.

Words near weaknesse in the dictionary

  1. weakly-typed
  2. weakminded
  3. weakmindedly
  4. weakmindedness
  5. weakness
  6. weaknesse
  7. weaknesses
  8. weakon
  9. weakons
  10. weaksauce
  11. weaksauces

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