Weakness vs. Vulnerability
Difference Between Weakness and Vulnerability
Weaknessnoun
(uncountable) The condition of being weak.
In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.Vulnerabilitynoun
(uncountable) Susceptibility to attack or injury; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.
The country recognized their defence vulnerability after an airplane landed in front of the central square without any consequences.Weaknessnoun
(countable) An inadequate quality; fault
His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.Vulnerabilitynoun
(countable) a specific weakness in the protections or defences surrounding someone or something.
Weaknessnoun
(countable) A special fondness or desire.
She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate.Vulnerabilitynoun
(computing) a weakness which allows an attacker to reduce a system's security
Weaknessnoun
a flaw or weak point;
he was quick to point out his wife's failingsVulnerabilitynoun
the state of being vulnerable or exposed;
his vulnerability to litigationhis exposure to ridiculeWeaknessnoun
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act;
in spite of their weakness the group remains highly activeVulnerabilitynoun
susceptibility to injury or attack
Weaknessnoun
the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain;
his weakness increased as he became olderthe weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsedWeaknessnoun
the condition of being financially weak;
the weakness of the dollar against the yenWeaknessnoun
a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you;
he has a weakness for chocolate
