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foible

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of foible

a defect in character

could tolerate my uncle's foibles because we loved him dearly

Synonyms of foible

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

Words Related to foible

blot, spot, stain

blemish, deficiency, flaw, imperfection, minus, nit

Achillesʼ heel, soft spot

corruption, depravity, evil, immorality, sinfulness, wickedness

Phrases Synonymous with foible

Near Antonyms of foible

excellence, perfection

goodness, integrity, morality, probity, rectitude, righteousness

Antonyms of foible

Synonym Discussion of foible

fault, failing, frailty, foible, vice mean an imperfection or weakness of character. fault implies a failure, not necessarily culpable, to reach some standard of perfection in disposition, action, or habit.

- a writer of many virtues and few faults

failing suggests a minor shortcoming in character.

- being late is a failing of mine

frailty implies a general or chronic proneness to yield to temptation.

- human frailties

foible applies to a harmless or endearing weakness or idiosyncrasy.

- an eccentric's charming foibles

vice can be a general term for any imperfection or weakness, but it often suggests violation of a moral code or the giving of offense to the moral sensibilities of others.

- compulsive gambling was his vice

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