weakest

[ˈwiːkɪst]

weakest Definition

• 1. lacking in strength or power
• 2. most feeble or vulnerable

Using weakest: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "weakest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The weakest member of the team struggled to keep up.

• Example

  Her argument was the weakest of all the candidates.

• Example

  The bridge is at its weakest point here.

• Example

  The company's weakest quarter was the first one.

weakest Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for weakest

• frail
• feeble
• powerless
• impotent
• inadequate

Antonyms for weakest

• strongest
• mightiest
• most powerful

Phrases with weakest

• the weakest link

  the person or thing that is most likely to fail or cause a problem

  Example

  In this project, communication is the weakest link.

• weakest point

  the point of greatest vulnerability or susceptibility to damage or failure

  Example

  The castle's weakest point was its drawbridge.

• weakest link in the chain

  the person or thing that is most likely to fail or cause a problem, which can lead to the failure of the entire system

  Example

  If we don't address the weakest link in the chain, the whole project will be in jeopardy.

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Summary: weakest in Brief

The term 'weakest' [ˈwiːkɪst] refers to something lacking in strength or power, or being the most feeble or vulnerable. It can describe a person, object, or concept, as in 'The weakest member of the team struggled to keep up.' 'Weakest' is often used in phrases like 'the weakest link,' referring to the person or thing that is most likely to fail or cause a problem, and 'weakest point,' denoting the point of greatest vulnerability or susceptibility to damage or failure.