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Pecadillo

Description:

Pecadillo refers to a minor or slight offense or fault, often considered a venial sin. It is typically used to describe a small wrongdoing or a trivial misdeed that is of little consequence.

Noun:

1. A slight or minor sin or offense.

Sample Sentences:

• His constant tardiness for morning meetings became a pecadillo among his colleagues.
• She regarded her excessive sweet tooth as nothing more than a harmless pecadillo.
• The politician's involvement in that bribery scandal was seen as more than just a pecadillo, tarnishing his reputation.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of a pecadillo; minor or trivial.

Sample Sentences:

• Despite his many pecadillo habits, he was generally liked due to his charismatic personality.
• She brushed off his pecadillo behavior, considering it a part of his endearing charm.

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