WEAKNESS, noun 1. Want of physical strength; want of force or vigor; feebleness; as the weakness of a child; the weakness of an invalid; the weakness of a wall or bridge, or of thread or cordage. 2. Want of sprightliness. Soft, without weakness; without glaring, gay. 3. Want of steadiness. By such a review, we shall discern and strengthen our weaknesses. 4. Infirmity; unhealthiness; as weakness of constitution. 5. Want of moral force or effect upon the mind; as the weakness of evidence; the weakness of arguments. 6. Want of judgment; feebleness of mind; foolishness. All wickedness is weakness 7. Defect; failing; fault; with a plural. Many take pleasure in spreading abroad the weaknesses of an exalted character.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI