perceived weakness

Frequency: 6.78.9 per million words

A quality or feature that is considered a disadvantage or a flaw.

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Examples (10)

  • His shyness was often seen as a perceived weakness in leadership.
  • The company tried to turn its small size into a strength, not a perceived weakness.
  • Critics focused on the team's perceived weakness in defense.
  • She was determined to overcome every perceived weakness in her character.
  • In negotiations, never reveal your perceived weakness to the opponent.
  • The candidate's lack of experience was a significant perceived weakness.
  • They worked hard to address the perceived weakness in their product design.
  • What might seem like a perceived weakness can sometimes be an advantage.
  • Investors were concerned about the market's perceived weakness.
  • His quiet nature was a perceived weakness by some, but a strength by others.