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weaknesses

weaknesses

Meaning of weaknesses

areas to improve

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EN-UK/ə ˈwiːknəsɪz/
EN-US/ə ˈwiːknəsɪz/
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weaknesses with Russian translation

weaknesses usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

On your resume, list one or two weaknesses and explain what you are doing to improve them.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

In the interview, she described her weaknesses honestly and gave examples of recent progress.

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weaknesses belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

weaknesseskelemahan
studentmahasiswa
examujian
homeworkpekerjaan rumah
answer questionsmenjawab pertanyaan
ask questionsmengajukan pertanyaan
deskmeja kerja

weaknesses synonyms

Related words worth learning together

flaws
Stronger negative sense, often means defects or faults in something or someone
shortcomings
Neutral-negative term for failures or lacks compared to a standard
weak spots
Informal phrase for vulnerable or underdeveloped areas
faults
Often implies defects or responsibility for mistakes; can sound accusatory
disadvantages
Negative aspects of a choice, situation, or object; less used for personal traits
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flaws

Stronger negative sense, often means defects or faults in something or someone

B1Often

Every candidate has some flaws, and that's normal.

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shortcomings

Neutral-negative term for failures or lacks compared to a standard

B1Often

The report shows the project's shortcomings.

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weak spots

Informal phrase for vulnerable or underdeveloped areas

B1Often

During the review, we discussed his weak spots and how to fix them.

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faults

Often implies defects or responsibility for mistakes; can sound accusatory

B1Often

He admitted his faults and explained how he'd learn from them.

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disadvantages

Negative aspects of a choice, situation, or object; less used for personal traits

B1Often

A disadvantage of this job is the long commute.

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drawbacks

Negative points or limitations of a plan, product, or situation

B1Often

The main drawback is the cost.

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limitations

Focuses on boundaries or constraints rather than moral or skill failings

B1Often

You should be aware of the limitations of your role.

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vulnerabilities

Often technical or security-related weaknesses (susceptibilities)

B1Rarely

We tested the system for vulnerabilities.

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skill gaps

Specific term for missing skills or abilities; HR context

B1Rarely

The company identified skill gaps in the marketing team.

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How to pronounce weaknesses and what this word means

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

how to pronounce weaknesses

/ə ˈwiːknəsɪz/

weaknesses translation

weaknesses

weaknesses examples

On your resume, list one or two weaknesses and explain what you are doing to improve them.

weaknesses transcription

/ə ˈwiːknəsɪz/, /ə ˈwiːknəsɪz/

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weaknesses meaning: what does it mean?

areas to improve

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weaknesses is pronounced as /ə ˈwiːknəsɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

On your resume, list one or two weaknesses and explain what you are doing to improve them. Translation: В резюме укажите одну‑две слабые стороны и объясните, что вы делаете, чтобы их улучшить.

Is weaknesses part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

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Is weaknesses part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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