foible

foi·ble

noun \ˈfȯi-bəl\

Definition of FOIBLE

1

: the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point

2

: a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior : weakness <admired their teacher despite his foibles>

Examples of FOIBLE

1. <could tolerate my uncle's foibles because we loved him dearly>

Origin of FOIBLE

obsolete French (now faible), from obsolete foible weak, from Old French feble feeble

First Known Use: circa 1648

Related to FOIBLE

Synonyms: demerit, dereliction, failing, fault, frailty, shortcoming, sin, vice, want, weakness

Antonyms: merit, virtue

Related Words: blot, spot, stain; blemish, deficiency, flaw, imperfection, minus, nit; Achilles' heel, soft spot; corruption, depravity, evil, immorality, sinfulness, wickedness

Near Antonyms: excellence, perfection; goodness, integrity, morality, probity, rectitude, righteousness

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