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Foible - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

foible

/ˈfɔɪbəl/ /ˈfɔɪb(ə)l/

Definition:

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

Synonyms:

quirk, idiosyncrasy, flaw, peculiarity

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

strength, virtue

Common Collocations:

human foible, personal foible, charming foible, minor foible

Derivatives:

foibles (plural), foibled (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "foible" to describe harmless quirks rather than serious flaws in character.

Common Phrases:

accept someone's foibles, laugh at one's own foibles, overlook a foible

Etymology:

From French "foible," meaning weak point, derived from Old French "feble" (weak).

Examples:

  • 1. Her love for mismatched socks is an endearing foible.
  • 2. Everyone has a few harmless foibles that make them unique.
  • 3. He laughed at his own foible of always forgetting names.
  • 4. She tolerated his minor foibles because she loved him deeply.

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