Synonyms of idiosyncrasy

idiosyncrasy

noun

ˌi-dē-ə-ˈsiŋ-krə-sē 

as in trick

an odd or peculiar habit

his only idiosyncrasy is his inveterate wearing of sneakers, even with business suits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trick
• trait
• characteristic
• quirk
• mannerism
• peculiarity
• eccentricity
• habit
• individualism
• oddity
• singularity
• curiosity
• tic
• twist
• kink
• quip
• quiddity
• attribute
• affectation
• tendency
• personality
• crotchet
• character
• attitude
• erraticism
• practice
• property
• pattern
• weirdness
• custom
• addiction
• airs
• abnormality
• way
• predilection
• perversion
• predisposition
• individuality
• proclivity
• temperament
• propensity
• identity
• inclination
• penchant
• humor
• neuroticism
• genius
• partiality
• disposition
• nature
• wont
• mark
• bent
• turn
• leaning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conformity
• sameness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of idiosyncrasy

Anta Claus is spilling over with character flaws, idiosyncrasies, jealousy and frustration. — John Hopewell, Variety, 16 June 2026

There’s an intrinsic pleasure in seeing filmmakers grow both older and weirder, yielding to their personal idiosyncrasies and obsessions, taking wild chances in pursuit of their passions. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026

Her idiosyncrasies remain, though, and PULL is at its most compelling when her experimental tendencies mesh with a four-to-the-floor beat or a theatrical chorus. — Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026

Amid the idiosyncrasies of the project, Berger and Laslett say Propeller One-Way Night Coach marked a continuation of their past work under their Kids at Play banner. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026