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weakness

weakness

Meaning of weakness

area needing improvement

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EN-UK/ˈwiːknəs/
EN-US/ˈwiːknəs/
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weakness with Russian translation

weakness usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Когда спросили о слабой стороне, она назвала публичные выступления.

When asked about a weakness, she mentioned public speaking.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Честность о своей слабой стороне показывает самоосознанность на собеседованиях.

Honesty about a weakness shows self-awareness in interviews.

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weakness belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

weaknessслабая сторона
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

weakness synonyms

Related words worth learning together

area for improvement
a euphemistic phrase commonly used in feedback to describe something that could be improved
shortcoming
a failing or deficiency; a common synonym for a weakness, slightly more formal
flaw
implies a defect or imperfection, often used for objects, plans or arguments rather than personal skills
fault
can mean a defect or responsibility/blame; often used for mistakes or errors rather than general ability gaps
drawback
a disadvantage or negative aspect, often of a plan, product, or situation
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area for improvement

a euphemistic phrase commonly used in feedback to describe something that could be improved

B1Often

One area for improvement is your time management.

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shortcoming

a failing or deficiency; a common synonym for a weakness, slightly more formal

B1Often

Every candidate has some shortcomings, but she is well qualified.

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flaw

implies a defect or imperfection, often used for objects, plans or arguments rather than personal skills

B2Often

There is a serious flaw in the design that needs fixing.

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can mean a defect or responsibility/blame; often used for mistakes or errors rather than general ability gaps

B1Often

It was his fault that the report was late.

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drawback

a disadvantage or negative aspect, often of a plan, product, or situation

B2Often

The main drawback of the software is its high cost.

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limitation

emphasizes a boundary or restriction on ability, scope or effectiveness

B2Often

Her programming knowledge has limitations she needs to address.

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implies susceptibility to harm or attack, often used in emotional, security or risk contexts

B2Rarely

The lack of backups is a vulnerability for the whole system.

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deficiency

a lack or shortage of something necessary; more formal and often used in technical or medical contexts

B2Rarely

A deficiency in basic training led to repeated mistakes.

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liability

can mean legal responsibility or something that is a burden; as a 'weakness' it implies a handicap or potential source of trouble

B2Rarely

His unreliable attendance is a liability for the team.

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How to pronounce weakness and what this word means

weakness means weakness. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce weakness

/ˈwiːknəs/

weakness translation

weakness

weakness examples

When asked about a weakness, she mentioned public speaking.

weakness transcription

/ˈwiːknəs/, /ˈwiːknəs/

Questions about this word

weakness meaning: what does it mean?

area needing improvement

weakness pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

weakness is pronounced as /ˈwiːknəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

weakness definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

When asked about a weakness, she mentioned public speaking. Translation: Когда спросили о слабой стороне, она назвала публичные выступления.

Is weakness part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, weakness can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is weakness part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, weakness can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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