foible

🇬🇧 UK/'fɒibl/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A minor weakness or quirk in someone's character; a harmless personal habit or eccentricity

(性格上的)小缺点,怪癖

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
foibleother
=foible

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Despite his foible of being late, he was beloved by friends.

  • 2.

    Everyone has their own foibles, quirks that make them unique.

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