foible

Meaning

Noun

1. A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
2. A weakness or failing of character.
3. Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

Adj

Weak; feeble.

Synonyms

weakness

idiosyncrasy

quirk

frailty

peculiarity

mannerism

fault

infirmity

flabbiness

flaw

frailness

funniness

hindrance

inability

jugular

languor

puniness

quaintness

shortcoming

soft spot

vulnerability

vulnerableness

weakliness

weak point

weak spot

faddiness

weak part

characteristic

specific feature

debility

delicacy

drawback

eccentricity

failing

feebleness

fixation

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfɔɪbəl/

Etymology

Cognate with French: faible

In summary

1640–50, from Early Modern Middle French foible (“feeble”) (contemporary French faible). Doublet of feeble.