Synonyms of quirk

quirk

noun

ˈkwərk 

as in trick

an odd or peculiar habit

wearing red shoes every day is just one of her quirks

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conformity
• sameness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quirk

That gap is why sleep scientists are pushing organizations to build flexibility into schedules and policies, so chronotype becomes a factor in how work gets designed rather than a personal quirk to manage alone. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Today, that wager is already generating an enviable windfall from a regulatory quirk unlocked by the acquisition. — Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Dolphins are the outlier, with a genetic quirk that produces an erratic sleep pattern not fitting neatly into the other three. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Before the focus shifts back to club football, allow The Athletic to walk through some of the data quirks and tactical tendencies from this year’s World Cup. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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