Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peccadillo
noun
/ˌpɛk.əˈdɪl.oʊ/
Definition
A minor fault or sin that is generally considered to be minor in nature.
Examples
- He dismissed his peccadillo as just a harmless prank.
- Even the best of us have our peccadillos; it’s part of being human.
- She was forgiven for her peccadillo, as it was not intentional.
Meaning
Peccadillo refers to a small, trivial mistake or misstep, often in moral or social contexts, that typically doesn’t carry significant consequences.
Synonyms
- misstep
- fault
- slip
- lapse
- infraction
