weakness

Noun

• a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
  • he has a weakness for chocolate
    

• the condition of being financially weak
  • the weakness of the dollar against the yen
    

• the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
  • his weakness increased as he became older
    
  • the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed
    

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
  • in spite of their weakness the group remains active
    

• a flaw or weak point
  • he was quick to point out his wife's failings
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  helplessness , impuissance , failing