Foible
(noun)
- A minor weakness or character flaw in a person, especially one that is peculiar to an individual.
- A minor weakness or failing of a person or thing.
Origin:
From french foible, from foi ("faith") + -ble (suffix indicating a state or condition). it means "a minor weakness or character flaw in a person, especially one that is peculiar to an individual".
Examples:
- He had a few foibles, but they were endearing rather than annoying.
- She had a foible for chocolate and couldn't resist it.
- His foible was that he couldn't resist a good argument.
- Her foible was that she was always late.
- He had a foible for collecting old coins.