Peccadillo

Pronunciation: /ˈpiˈiˈsiˈkædˈɪɫˈɫoʊ/

Peccadillo (noun)

  1. A small wrong action or habit that is not serious, but shows a person is not completely honest or careful.
  2. A minor weakness in someone’s character, often mentioned when judging behaviour or personality.

Examples

  • His peccadillo hurt his conscience, but it was still small.
  • She admitted a peccadillo and promised to do better next time.