Foible

[ foi-buhl ]

noun

  1. a minor weakness or flaw in someone’s character
  2. the weaker part of a sword blade, from the middle to the point.

Examples of foible in a sentence:

  • Helen’s uncontrollable temper is a foible that is bound to get her into trouble one day. 
  • Wallace’s habit of talking before thinking is his most unpleasant foible.