Peccadillo
Pronunciation: /ˈpiˈiˈsiˈkædˈɪɫˈɫoʊ/
Peccadillo (noun)
- A small wrong action or habit that is not serious, but shows a person is not completely honest or careful.
- 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.