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foible Antonyms

Opposite of foible

Because the opposite of foible shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A minor weakness, eccentricity, or slight flaw in someone's character or behavior.

Usage Example

"A true friend accepts your everyday foibles and eccentricities without harsh judgment."

Strongest
forte
strength
Strong
strong suit
virtue
merit
asset

• noun (Context 2)

In fencing, the weaker half of a sword blade extending from the middle to the tip.

Usage Example

"The fencer deflected his opponent's thrust using the strong base of his blade against the forte of the other's foil."

Strongest
forte

Similar words to foible

Words similar to foible shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

quirk
idiosyncrasy
eccentricity
weakness
failing
shortcoming
flaw
infirmity
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• Nearby Words

foggy
foghorn
fogless
foible
foil
foiling
fold

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Foible. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/foible
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