idiosyncrasy (Meaning)

Wordnet

idiosyncrasy (n)

a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

Webster

idiosyncrasy (n.)

A peculiarity of physical or mental constitution or temperament; a characteristic belonging to, and distinguishing, an individual; characteristic susceptibility; idiocrasy; eccentricity.

idiosyncrasy Sentence Examples

  1. The elderly woman's idiosyncrasy of drinking her tea with a radish slice baffled her family.
  2. The CEO's idiosyncrasy of wearing mismatched socks was a source of amusement among his employees.
  3. The detective's idiosyncratic approach to solving cases, using abstract art as inspiration, yielded surprising results.
  4. The artist's idiosyncratic style, characterized by vibrant swirls and unusual perspectives, captivated the art world.
  5. The politician's idiosyncrasy of humming during speeches added a touch of eccentricity to his otherwise serious demeanor.
  6. The teacher's idiosyncrasy of starting every lesson with a limerick delighted her students.
  7. The cat's idiosyncrasy of sleeping upside down on the couch was both amusing and perplexing.
  8. The neighbor's idiosyncrasy of painting their house bright pink every spring had become a quirky neighborhood tradition.
  9. The chef's idiosyncratic recipe for chocolate cake, which included a dash of cinnamon, gained a cult following.
  10. The scientist's idiosyncrasy of using a magnifying glass to read the newspaper was a testament to his keen observation skills.

FAQs About the word idiosyncrasy

a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individualA peculiarity of physical or mental constitution or temperament; a characteristic belong

mannerism, characteristic, oddity, curiosity, tic, singularity,trick, individualism, quirk, peculiarity

conformity, conformity,sameness, sameness,

The elderly woman's idiosyncrasy of drinking her tea with a radish slice baffled her family.

The CEO's idiosyncrasy of wearing mismatched socks was a source of amusement among his employees.

The detective's idiosyncratic approach to solving cases, using abstract art as inspiration, yielded surprising results.

The artist's idiosyncratic style, characterized by vibrant swirls and unusual perspectives, captivated the art world.