Synonyms for foible
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Idiosyncrasy — A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly
2. Fault
fault, frailty, weak point, failing, weakness, defect, deficiency, imperfection, shortcoming, infirmity
Definitions
- n. 1
A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath.
- n. 2
A weakness or failing of character.
Forms
- Plural
- foibles → idiosyncrasies, quirks, mannerisms, faults…
Example sentences
- fault Tom's actions aren't my fault. Just remember that.
By length
- 5 letters
- fault1, quirk1
- 6 letters
- defect2
- 7 letters
- failing2, frailty2
- 8 letters
- weakness2
- 9 letters
- mannerism4, infirmity4
- 10 letters
- deficiency4
- 11 letters
- shortcoming3
- 12 letters
- imperfection4, idiosyncrasy6
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (defect2 = 2 syllables).
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