"The figures are indicating economic weakness, translating into a downward trend in inflation," he said.

On porous construction materials it may present a cosmetic problem only, but can sometimes indicate serious structural weakness.

The rebels, believing the move indicated weakness among the French, refused.

Industry analysts said the earnings report might indicate renewed weakness in the technology sector.

Enter the look of drug-free, healthy, sunny faces, where a smile no longer indicates weakness.

The magnitude of the numbers in the list do not indicate, by themselves, the strength or weakness of a particular currency.

While a reading below 50 indicates weakness, accompanying data showed signs that the contraction was slowing.

And today's unemployment report is expected to show more job losses, indicating continued weakness in the sluggish economy.

Other figures last week - the leading economic indicators, the purchasing managers index - also indicated weakness.

Since when does good taste indicate weakness?