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foible
This term describes a quirk or a slight character flaw that is tolerated or even liked because it does not cause significant harm. It carries a gentle, affectionate connotation, distinguishing it from "vice" or "defect," which imply moral failure or serious dysfunction. It is most often used in social or romantic contexts to describe the humanizing imperfections of a person.
Because it refers to a specific, identifiable eccentricity, the word is treated as a countable noun. It is frequently paired with adjectives like "endearing," "peculiar," or "minor" to emphasize the harmless nature of the trait.
Meanings
Examples
Everyone has a little foible that makes them human.
His obsession with organizing pens is just a harmless foible.
I can overlook her foibles because she is so kind to everyone.
The old professor had many foibles, including a tendency to talk to his books.
She is a brilliant strategist, despite a few personal foibles.
Maybe my habit of humming while working is seen as a foible by my colleagues.
He laughed at the small foibles of his childhood friend.
The detective noted the suspect's peculiar foibles during the interview.