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noun
Something (such as a skill, talent, characteristic, or property) at which someone, or something, is substandard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Synonym of weakest link.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Qualifier: literal
Synonyms: weakest link
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an attribute that is inadequate or deficient
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: strong point
Broader terms: liability
History
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