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weakness

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/ˈwiːknəs/ · weak-ness

The state of being weak or deficient in strength, health, or character.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being weak or deficient in strength, health, or character.

کمزور یا طاقت کی کمی کی حالت، صحت یا کردار میں کمی۔

کمزوری

kamzori

Formal: ضعف

Synonyms

fragilityfeeblenessdebilitationنقصکمزوریضعف

Antonyms

strengthpowersturdinessطاقتقوتمضبوطی

Common Collocations

  • muscle weakness
  • emotional weakness
  • weakness of character

Example Sentences

His weakness for sweets made it difficult for him to stick to his diet.

میٹھے کے لیے اس کی کمزوری نے اسے اپنے غذا پر رہنے میں مشکل پیش کی۔

Meethay ke liye us ki kamzori ne use apne ghiza par rehne mein mushkil pesh ki.

The team's weakness in defense was exposed during the match.

میچ کے دوران ٹیم کی دفاع میں کمزوری عیاں ہوئی۔

Match ke doran team ki difa mein kamzori ayaan hui.

Recognizing your weaknesses is the first step towards personal development.

اپنی کمزوریوں کو پہچاننا ذاتی ترقی کی پہلی سٹیپ ہے۔

Apni kamzoriyon ko pehchanana zaati taraqqi ki pehli step hai.

Easily Confused With

illness:Illness refers to a medical condition, while weakness can describe a physical or emotional state.

Word Family

weaken
verbکمزور کرنا
weak
adjectiveکمزور

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Weakness sounds like 'week' and indicates a time when you're not strong.

Imagine a fragile flower bending in the wind, representing weakness.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کمزوریوں کے بھی ہیں کچھ رنگ و روپ، کہ جو محسوس کریں ان کو جانچیں سب حالات۔

Kamzoriyon ke bhi hain kuch rang o roop, ke jo mehsoos karein un ko jaanchein sab halat.

Weaknesses too have their colors and forms, it is the perception of them that reveals all circumstances.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خود پرستی کمزوری ہے

Khud parasti kamzori hai

Selfishness is a weakness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "wīcnes" — the quality of being weak

First known use: before the 12th century

The word 'weakness' has evolved from its Old English roots, where 'wīcnes' referred to a lack of strength, physical or moral.