IDIOSYNCRASIES Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word idiosyncrasies. (close relations)
Definition of IDIOSYNCRASIES
idiosyncrasy
Best Alternative Words for IDIOSYNCRASIES
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eccentricities | nounn | |||||||
noun • strange and unconventional behavior • (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis • a circularity that has a different center or deviates from a circular path | ||||||||
foibles | nounn | |||||||
noun • a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual • the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip • a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior. | ||||||||
mannerisms | nounn | |||||||
noun • a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual • an art style in late 16th century Europe characterized by spatial incongruity and excessive elongation of the human figures. • a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display | ||||||||
oddities | nounn | |||||||
noun • eccentricity that is not easily explained • a strange attitude or habit • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
peculiarities | nounn | |||||||
noun • an odd or unusual characteristic • a distinguishing trait • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
quirks | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a strange attitude or habit • a narrow groove beside a beading verb • twist or curve abruptly | ||||||||
whims | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden desire • an odd or fanciful or capricious idea | ||||||||
unconventionalities | nounn | |||||||
noun • originality by virtue of being unconventional • unorthodoxy by virtue of being unconventional | ||||||||
foible | nounn | |||||||
noun • a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual • the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip • a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior. | ||||||||
mannerism | nounn | |||||||
noun • a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual • an art style in late 16th century Europe characterized by spatial incongruity and excessive elongation of the human figures. • a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display | ||||||||
eccentricity | nounn | |||||||
noun • strange and unconventional behavior • (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis • a circularity that has a different center or deviates from a circular path | ||||||||
habit | nounn | |||||||
noun • an established custom • (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition • a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order • the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal) • attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire) • excessive use of drugs verb • put a habit on | ||||||||
oddity | nounn | |||||||
noun • eccentricity that is not easily explained • a strange attitude or habit • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
quirk | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strange attitude or habit • a narrow groove beside a beading verb • twist or curve abruptly | ||||||||
vagary | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.) |