"Weakens" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Causes to become weaker in strength, power, or effect.
1. Causing a person to feel less confident or less strong: The criticism from the professor weakened her resolve to finish her thesis.
2. Losing power or intensity: The storm weakened significantly overnight, and the sun was shining brightly by morning.
3. Shortening or lessening something: A strong critique of his plan weakened it and required significant revisions.
4. Reducing someone's physical strength: A week in bed weakened him, and he was no longer able to exercise.
5. Being less successful or having less influence: The company's new management weakened its once-strong market position with their lack of communication with investors.
"WC" is an abbreviation for "Water Closet", which refers to a toilet, typically a room or an enclosed container containing a toilet.
A first-person plural pronoun, referring to the speaker and the other person or people they are with. It can be used as a subject or object in a sentence.
Lacking courage or determination, typically in the face of a demanding or challenging situation; lacking firmness of purpose or willpower.
Lacking determination or courage; having little or no backbone; easily influenced or controlled by others; lacking willpower or resolve.
To become weaker, less powerful, or less effective. Example: His weakened immune system made him more susceptible to illness.
Relatively small or minimal in degree or extent; moderate.<br><br>Example: The company's financial situation is weakening due to a decline in sales.
A person who is physically or mentally weak, often to the point of being unable to cope with challenges or opposition.<br><br>Example: "The boxer's opponent was a weakling and clearly not a match for the champion."
Not strongly or firmly; in a feeble or insufficient way.<br><br>Example: "The team's performance was weakly in the championship."
Weaknesses are characteristics or traits that are disadvantageous, not robust, or inadequate. They are personality characteristics, skills, or traits that can limit an individual's effectiveness or achievements, and can be exploited by opponents, setbacks, or situations.<br><br>Weaknesses can be categorized into three types:<br><br>1. Inherent weaknesses: These are fixed characteristics that a person is born with or have developed over time, such as physical limitations or personality traits.<br>2. Learned weaknesses: These are acquired characteristics that result from learning or experience, such as habits or skills that are not effectively used.<br>3. Situational weaknesses: These are external factors that can make a person more vulnerable in specific situations, such as a phobia of public speaking or a difficulty with multitasking.<br><br>Recognizing and addressing weaknesses is an essential aspect of personal and professional growth, as it allows individuals to take steps to mitigate or overcome them and become more effective and successful.