peccadilloes
Small moral lapses
Peccadilloes is the plural of peccadillo, a minor fault or small sin—something mildly wrong but not seriously harmful.
The word carries a tone of indulgence, suggesting offenses easily forgiven: His peccadilloes were well known but tolerated.
Often used for personal failings or minor moral lapses that don't rise to the level of scandal.
Also spelled peccadillos.
Minor personal weaknesses
- quirksUnusual individual traits
- weaknessesPoints of vulnerability
- shortcomingsInadequacies or weak points
- frailtiesInherent weaknesses or faults
imperfections · flaws · eccentricities · idiosyncrasies · failings · blemishes · defects · faults
Social misstep or indiscretion
- gaffesEmbarrassing social mistakes
- indiscretionsUnwise acts, often embarrassing
- improprietiesViolations of accepted conduct
- lapsesTemporary failures or expirations
blunders · missteps · slip-ups · breaches · solecisms · transgressions · offenses · infractions
Violations of moral law
- misdeedsImproper or illegal actions
- wrongdoingsImmoral or illegal acts
- transgressionsViolations of rules or laws
- trespassesUnlawful entries onto property
guilt · remorse · confession · contrition · repentance · atonement · absolution · scruples
foibles
Minor personal weaknesses
- quirksUnusual individual traits
- weaknessesPoints of vulnerability
- shortcomingsInadequacies or weak points
frailties · imperfections · flaws · eccentricities · idiosyncrasies · failings · blemishes · defects · faults · vices
faux pas
Social misstep or indiscretion
- gaffesEmbarrassing social mistakes
- indiscretionsUnwise acts, often embarrassing
- improprietiesViolations of accepted conduct
lapses · blunders · missteps · slip-ups · breaches · solecisms · transgressions · offenses · infractions · misjudgments
sins
Violations of moral law
- misdeedsImproper or illegal actions
- wrongdoingsImmoral or illegal acts
- transgressionsViolations of rules or laws
trespasses · guilt · remorse · confession · contrition · repentance · atonement · absolution · scruples · compunction
peccadilloesatrocities
Extremely cruel acts
crimes · mortal sins · felonies · abominations · cardinal sins
peccadilloesvirtues
Positive moral traits
good deeds · merits · righteousness · moral excellence · probity