demerit |
foible |
As nouns the difference between demerit and foible
is that
demerit is (
senseid) a quality of being inadequate; a fault; a disadvantage while
foible is a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly.
As a verb demerit
is (archaic) to deserve.
As an adjective foible is
(obsolete) weak; feeble.
failing |
foible |
Related terms |
Failing is a related term of foible.
As nouns the difference between failing and foible
is that
failing is weakness; defect while
foible is a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly.
As a verb failing
is .
As a preposition failing
is if the preferred or prior option is not possible.
As an adjective foible is
(obsolete) weak; feeble.
foible |
lapse |
As nouns the difference between foible and lapse
is that
foible is a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly while
lapse is a temporary failure; a slip.
As an adjective foible
is weak; feeble.
As a verb lapse is
to fall away gradually; to subside.
affectation |
foible |
As nouns the difference between affectation and foible
is that
affectation is an attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show while
foible is a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly.
As an adjective foible is
(obsolete) weak; feeble.
foible |
eccentricity |
As nouns the difference between foible and eccentricity
is that
foible is a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly while
eccentricity is the quality of being eccentric; any eccentric behaviour.
As an adjective foible
is weak; feeble.
foible |
infirmity |
Synonyms |
Foible is a synonym of infirmity.
As nouns the difference between foible and infirmity
is that
foible is a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly while
infirmity is feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.
As an adjective foible
is (obsolete) weak; feeble.
eccentricities |
foible |
As nouns the difference between eccentricities and foible
is that
eccentricities is while
foible is a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly.
As an adjective foible is
(obsolete) weak; feeble.
foible |
debility |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between foible and debility
is that
foible is a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly while
debility is a state of physical or mental weakness.
As an adjective foible
is weak; feeble.
feebleness |
foible |
Related terms |
Feebleness is a related term of foible.
As nouns the difference between feebleness and foible
is that
feebleness is the quality or state of being feeble; debility; infirmity while
foible is a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly.
As an adjective foible is
(obsolete) weak; feeble.
deficiency |
foible |
Related terms |
Deficiency is a related term of foible.
As nouns the difference between deficiency and foible
is that
deficiency is (uncountable) inadequacy or incompleteness while
foible is a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly.
As an adjective foible is
(obsolete) weak; feeble.
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