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WEAKNESS

/ˈwiːk.nəs/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun

W 4/4
E 1/1
A 1/1
K 5/5
N 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of WEAKNESS

noun

The condition of being weak.

"In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis."

noun

An inadequate quality; fault

"His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness."

noun

A special fondness or desire.

"She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate."

Synonyms of WEAKNESS

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
16
points

Is WEAKNESS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, WEAKNESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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 weakness Total
Scrabble 41151111 15
WWF 41152111 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WEAKNESS

100 words from the letters in WEAKNESS

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WEAKNESS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WEAKNESS

What does WEAKNESS mean?
WEAKNESS is a noun. The condition of being weak.
Is WEAKNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WEAKNESS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WEAKNESS worth in Scrabble?
WEAKNESS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WEAKNESS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in WEAKNESS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of WEAKNESS?
Synonyms of WEAKNESS include: frailty, powerlessness, vincibility, vulnerability, defect, fault. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.