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foible

/ˈfɔɪbəl/
noun

  1. A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly.

    "Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath."

  2. A weakness or failing of character.

  3. Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

Synonymsfault
adjective

  1. Weak; feeble.

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