Peccadillo Meaning in English
word
ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ
peh-kuh-DIL-oh
pˌɛkɐdˈɪləʊ
peh-kuh-DIL-oh
Definition
A peccadillo is a small or minor fault, mistake, or wrongdoing, one that is not considered very serious.
Usage & Nuances
A formal, somewhat literary word. Used for minor mistakes—often moral—but never for serious offenses. Common in phrases like 'minor peccadillo.' Not used for genuine crimes or major problems.
Spanish: pecadillo - falta levePortuguese (BR): pecadilho - deslizePortuguese (PT): pecadilho - falta leveChinese (Simplified): 小过失 - 小过错Chinese (Traditional): 小過失 - 小過錯Hindi: छोटी गलती - तुच्छ अपराधArabic: هفوة بسيطة - خطأ صغيرBengali: তুচ্ছ দোষ - ছোটখাটো ভুলRussian: пустяковый проступок - мелкая оплошностьJapanese: ささいな過ち - ちょっとしたミスVietnamese: lỗi nhỏ - sai sót nhỏKorean: 사소한 잘못 - 작은 실수Turkish: küçük hata - önemsiz kusurUrdu: چھوٹی غلطی - معمولی کوتاہیIndonesian: kesalahan kecil - dosa kecil
Example Sentences
He apologized for his peccadillo during the meeting.
basic
Forgetting her birthday was only a peccadillo, not a major mistake.
basic
The teacher overlooked his peccadillo and did not punish him.
basic
Most people have a peccadillo or two they'd rather not admit.
natural
Compared to his other troubles, this was a minor peccadillo.
natural
Oh, that's just a peccadillo — nobody's perfect!
natural