foible
NounUS[foi-buhl]/ˈfɔɪbəl/2 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (3)
- a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individualSynonyms: idiosyncrasymannerismType of peculiarity, specialness
- the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tipType of part, portionPart of sword, blade
- a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior.“The students admired their teacher despite his foibles.”Type of flaw
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Foi′ble adjective
Origin: OF. foible. See Feeble.
Weak; feeble. obsolete Ld. Edwd. Herbert
Foi′ble noun
1. A moral weakness; a failing; a weak point; a frailty.
A disposition radically noble and generous, clouded and overshadowed by superficial foibles.— Thomas DeQuincey
2. The half of a sword blade or foil blade nearest the point; — opposed to forte. [Written also faible.]
Synonyms: Fault; imperfection; failing; weakness; infirmity; frailty; defect. See Fault.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54