Peccadillo: meaning, definitions and examples

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peccadillo

 

[ หŒpษ›kษ™หˆdษชloสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

minor offense

A peccadillo is a minor flaw or small sin, often regarded as a trivial offense. It refers to a lapse in judgment or behavior that may not be serious but is nonetheless noteworthy. Peccadillos are often seen as part of human nature.

Synonyms

fault, indiscretion, infraction, misdeed, transgression.

Examples of usage

  • He dismissed his peccadillo as just a slip-up.
  • Her little peccadillo was forgiven at the gathering.
  • The politician's peccadillos were the subject of much media scrutiny.

Translations

Translations of the word "peccadillo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pequeno pecado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคŸเฅ€ เคญเฅ‚เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kleinigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesalahan kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะปะตะฝัŒะบะธะน ะณั€ั–ั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maล‚e przewinienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐใ•ใช้Žใก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท petit pรฉchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pecadillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผรงรผk gรผnah

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์€ ์ฃ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐู†ุจ ุตุบูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malรฝ hล™รญch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malรฝ hriech

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็ฝช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ majhen greh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litil syndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัˆั– ะบาฏะฝำ™

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ แƒชแƒแƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiรงik gรผnah

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pecadillo

Etymology

The term 'peccadillo' originates from the Spanish word 'pecadillo', which is a diminutive form of 'pecado', meaning 'sin'. The Spanish term reflects a connotation of a small or minor sin, highlighting the idea that while the act may be improper, it lacks the severity of a more serious wrongdoing. The English language borrowed the word in the 19th century, and it was commonly employed in literature to describe trivial offenses, often with a humorous or light-hearted tone. The use of 'peccadillo' in contemporary English often indicates a recognition of human fallibility. As it is derived from a language rich in cultural nuances, the term carries a lighter, almost affectionate connotation, suggesting that everyone has their slip-ups and minor missteps.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,413, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.