Sekirov Dictionary

foible

/ˈfɔɪbəl/

noun 3
adjective 1
forms 3

noun3

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[in the plural] 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.
•
A weakness or failing of character.
- Jesus is reverenced as the one man who has lived unspotted by the world, free from human foibles, able to redeem mankind by his example. — 1932
Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

adjective1

(no longer used) Weak; feeble.

forms

foibles · more foible · most foible

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