weak point

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Word: Weak Point

Definition: A "weak point" is a noun that refers to a part of something that is not strong or not good. It can be an area where someone or something has a disadvantage or problem.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "weak point" to describe a person’s skills, a plan, an argument, or any situation where there is a lack of strength or effectiveness.
• It is often used in discussions, evaluations, and analyses.

Example:

• "Her weak point in the exam was math; she struggled with the hardest questions."
• "The team’s weak point is their defense, which allows too many goals."

Advanced Usage:

• In a business context, you might say, "The weak point in our marketing strategy is the lack of social media presence."
• In a performance review, you might hear, "His weak point is time management, and he needs to improve in this area."

Word Variants:

• Weakness (noun): The state of being weak or a specific weak point. Example: "One of my weaknesses is public speaking."
• Weaken (verb): To make something weaker. Example: "The long discussion seemed to weaken his argument."

Different Meanings:

• In a physical sense, a "weak point" can refer to a part of a structure that is not strong enough to support weight, such as a weak point in a building.
• In personal development, it can refer to a trait or skill that needs improvement.

Synonyms:

• Vulnerability
• Flaw
• Shortcoming
• Deficiency
• Liability

Idioms:

• "To have a soft spot for something" can relate to a weak point in someone’s argument or behavior.
• "The Achilles' heel" refers to a critical weakness in an otherwise strong entity, similar to a weak point.

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Noun

1. an attribute that is inadequate or deficient