# weakness vs wellness

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### weakness
*noun · IPA /ˈwiːk.nɪs/ · frequency rank #5,282*
The condition of being weak.

### wellness
*noun · IPA /ˈwɛl.nɪs/ · frequency rank #13,641*
The quality or state of being in good health (sometimes emphasizing both health and safety); mental and physical soundness.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/weakness-vs-wellness