WEAKNESS
/ˈwiːk.nəs/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of WEAKNESS
The condition of being weak.
"In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis."
An inadequate quality; fault
"His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness."
A special fondness or desire.
"She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate."
Synonyms of WEAKNESS
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Antonyms of WEAKNESS
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Examples of WEAKNESS in a Sentence
- "In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis."
- "His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness."
- "She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate."
Word Details
Is WEAKNESS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WEAKNESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WEAKNESS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WEAKNESS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | e | a | k | n | e | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WEAKNESS
100 words from the letters in WEAKNESS
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How to Use WEAKNESS in Word Games
WEAKNESS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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