Difference between Foible and Idiosyncrasy

What is the difference between Foible and Idiosyncrasy?

Foible as a noun is a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly. while Idiosyncrasy as a noun is a behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.

Foible

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: weak.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly. A weakness or failing of character. Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

Idiosyncrasy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.A language or behaviour that is particular to an individual or group.A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor.A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.

We hope you now know whether to use Foible or Idiosyncrasy in your sentence.

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