soft spot
0 antonyms and opposites of soft spot, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A particular fondness or affection for someone or something, often one that overrides better judgement.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A particular fondness or affection for someone or something, often one that overrides better judgement.
“She has a soft spot for stray cats.”
2. noun
The gap between the skull bones on top of a baby's head, covered only by skin and membrane, which closes during the first two years.
“Support the head and avoid pressing on the soft spot.”
3. noun
A point at which something is vulnerable to attack or failure.
“The audit found a soft spot in the payment system's authentication.”
How to use soft spot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Informal in the affection sense and almost always in the frame have a soft spot for.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a soft spot and a weak spot?
A soft spot is usually affectionate: liking something more than you should. A weak spot is purely a vulnerability. Only soft spot takes for plus a person you are fond of.
When does a baby's soft spot close?
The small one at the back usually closes within a couple of months and the large one on top between about twelve and eighteen months, sometimes up to two years. Ask a health visitor or doctor if you are concerned about your own child.