foible

Plural: foibles

Noun

• A minor weakness or eccentricity in character.
• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
• the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
• A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
• A weakness or failing of character.
• Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

Adj

• Weak; feeble.

Examples

• His foible was always trying to play bingos, even when shorter words made more strategic sense.
• Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath.

Synonyms

idiosyncrasy, mannerism, fault

Related Words

feeble