idiosyncrasy
idiosyncrasy
definition
noun
one of his little idiosyncrasies was always preferring to be in the car first
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
example
If I see a telling 'idiosyncrasy' in his behavior, such as taking an extra waggle, clearing his throat or displaying trembling hands when he's teeing his ball, something is going on.
Apart from showing off we bring this up to unearth a common 'idiosyncrasy' of old Astons; the accelerator feels as though a runaway ball of socks has made their way under the pedal.
In fact, the 'idiosyncrasy' of Tugu Park Hotel does not stop at Waroeng Shanghai either.
Thanks to the legendary 'idiosyncrasy' of that computerised bureaucracy, it still shows the cover of the old edition, by which some readers have already been misled.
The title is ‘The diagnosis of aspirin 'idiosyncrasy' by analgesic challenge’.
They suggested that allergy and food 'idiosyncrasy' may coexist.
It was now also an allergic 'idiosyncrasy' in which people became sensitized to inhaled, ingested, or absorbed ‘asthmogenic’ agents.
The 'idiosyncrasy' of the Miss World contest is that despite being a truly international competition, it has retained much of its Englishness.
Should I do this or should I leave it as an 'idiosyncrasy' of my blog?
But people do not have the opportunity to appreciate the value of Shanghai's 'idiosyncrasies' and are perhaps beginning to find them obsolete as the atmosphere becomes increasingly cosmopolitan.
This is as close as possible to a guarantee against party political abuse, and it minimises the impact of individual 'idiosyncrasies' .
Your loved one's 'idiosyncrasies' or imperfect traits become endearing reminders of their realness, humanness.
In contrast to British music's narrow mindset, Jamaica has always embraced the most outlandish musical 'idiosyncrasies' imaginable.
People from every nation have their particular 'idiosyncrasies' and St Lucians are no exception.
Alma's sketches are described as spare accurate lines, perfectly capturing personalities through mannerisms and 'idiosyncrasies' .
But while Hornby and Sweeney had family conflicts driving their books, Red Mist is a more curious and engaging piece of work, lit by flashes of sharp humour and wonderful 'idiosyncrasies' .
He is proof that autism is a spectrum disorder of huge diversity and that the individual 'idiosyncrasies' of each child reveal the utter uselessness of the label.
One footballer is seen as much like another, their 'idiosyncrasies' , their individual character submerged beneath the mass marketing tools.
Try mocking your hang-ups and 'idiosyncrasies' .
Most officers will assimilate that which is successful in mission accomplishment but balk at appeasing perceived 'idiosyncrasies' of another nation.
Each platform has its unique features and 'idiosyncrasies' .
And, of course, every person who engages in these behaviors has their own unique 'idiosyncrasies' of personality and behavior and history that contribute to why they did it.
Each character bubbles with traits, ticks and 'idiosyncrasies' .
It is always heartening, as well, to see an English person's eyes opening to the charms and 'idiosyncrasies' of a country which first-time visitors still sometimes assume is merely an extension of their own.
With mainstream screenwriting, you're always making characters more audience-friendly, you're always ironing out all the 'idiosyncrasies' .
On Purim, we wear costumes and perform skits - mocking our hang-ups, 'idiosyncrasies' , and worries.
Because, despite all of the wallowing and hating I do, despite all my 'idiosyncrasies' and neurotic behavior, my husband loves me.
Having grown up together, they were all more or less used to each other's 'idiosyncrasies' and fighting always made the day more interesting.
Arena Ready is an album full of 'idiosyncrasies' and references, but it's never a pastiche of other artists’ work.
Although it may just be an act, over the past forty years Woody Allen has developed a dramatic persona whose behavioral tropes and 'idiosyncrasies' are as recognizable as those of a close personal friend.
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