WEAKNESS, n. 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.
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