soft spot

noun
UK: /ˈsɒft spɒt/
US: /ˈsɔːft spɑːt/

  1. A feeling of great affection for someone or something.

    1. I have a soft spot for my nephew.
    2. She's always had a soft spot for stray animals and brings them home.

  2. A weakness or vulnerability in something, like a system or a person's character.

    1. This old bridge has a soft spot and needs repair.
    2. His soft spot for flattery makes him easy to manipulate in business dealings.

Synonyms

affection weakness fondness
soft spot verb

  1. To feel affection or fondness for someone.

    1. I soft spot my cat because he's so cute.
    2. She soft spots her friend because he's always there for her, no matter what.
soft spot adjective

  1. Having affection or fondness; easily giving in to emotions.

    1. He is soft spot for old movies.
    2. The manager is soft spot and often lets employees leave work early.
soft spot adverb

  1. In a way that shows affection or fondness.

    1. She soft spot looked at her grandchild.
    2. He soft spot agreed to help, showing his care and consideration.
soft spot idiom

  1. Have affection or fondness for.

    1. I have a soft spot for dogs.
    2. She has a soft spot for helping those in need around the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "soft spot" in English means: A feeling of great affection for someone or something., A weakness or vulnerability in something, like a system or a person's character..

The phonetic transcription of "soft spot" is /ˈsɒft spɒt/ in British English and /ˈsɔːft spɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "soft spot": affection, weakness, fondness.

Example usage of "soft spot": "I have a soft spot for my nephew.". More examples on the page.