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quirks

NOUN

oddity of personality, way of doing something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aberration characteristic eccentricity foible habit idiosyncrasy kink mannerism peculiarity trait twist vagary

STRONG

caprice conceit crotchet equivocation fancy fetish humor irregularity knack quibble singularity subterfuge turn whim whimsy

WEAK

idée fixe

Antonyms

STRONGEST

normality usualness

STRONG

inability

Example Sentences

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Its AI quirks "might indeed be actually part of the appeal, as they make it funnier, more bizarre, and potentially more engaging -- even if prone to mockery and hate-watching".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Then, too, there’s greater risk of dysfunction with more people, each with quirks, needs and expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

She’s no Tilly Norwood, or Tilly Norwood at 60, or Tilly Norwood with quirks applied.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Iona and Andie are such a perfect mother-daughter match because they have similar personality quirks and sartorial appetites, a genuine family resemblance.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

It took a while for the commands and quirks of the game to come back to me, but once they did, the game wasn’t that difficult to solve.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline