a minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect

an all-too-human foible.

the weaker part of a sword blade, between the middle and the point ( opposed to forte ).

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strength

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characteristic , defect , eccentricity , failing , fault , frailty , idiosyncrasy , infirmity , kink , mannerism , oddity , peculiarity , quirk , shortcoming , singularity , vice , weakness , weak pointnotes:a failing is a flaw or weak point or a failure to reach a minimum required performance; a foible a minor weakness or failing of character , weak point , deficiency , imperfection