foibles

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˈfɔɪ.bl̩/
- /ˈfɔɪ.bl̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈfɔɪ.bl̩/

Definition of foibles word

noun foibles A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character. 1

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Parts of speech for Foibles

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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foibles popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for foibles

noun foibles

weaknesses — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
faults — Plural form of fault.
shortcomings — a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc.: a social shortcoming; a shortcoming of his philosophy.
idiosyncrasies — a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual.
eccentricities — an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct: an interesting man, known for his eccentricities.

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Antonyms for foibles

noun foibles

advantages — A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

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