Temptation
noun
The desire to do or have something that you know you should avoid.
He couldn't resist the temptation of the chocolate cake.
Often appears as...
- resist temptation
- give into temptation
noun
A thing or circumstance that entices or lures a person into doing something, usually something bad or harmful.
Money is a common temptation in corruption cases.
Often appears as...
- common temptation
- greater temptation
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Negative
noun
In religious context, an influence that leads one to sin or wrongdoing.
He prayed for strength to resist temptation.
Often appears as...
- resist temptation
- give into temptation
Usage tips
Negative
Religious
noun
The desire to do or have something that you know you should avoid.
He couldn't resist the temptation of the chocolate cake.
Often appears as...
- resist temptation
- give into temptation
noun
A thing or circumstance that entices or lures a person into doing something, usually something bad or harmful.
Money is a common temptation in corruption cases.
Often appears as...
- common temptation
- greater temptation
Usage tips
Negative
noun
In religious context, an influence that leads one to sin or wrongdoing.
He prayed for strength to resist temptation.
Often appears as...
- resist temptation
- give into temptation
Usage tips
Negative
Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Common Mistakes
Don't confuse 'temptation' with 'tempting,' which is an adjective describing something alluring.
Freshly baked cookies are always tempting, but I must fight the temptation to eat them all.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural References
'Temptation' is often used in phrases like 'the seven deadly sins' reflecting its strong moral connotations.
Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins, and resisting the temptation to overeat is difficult.
Pro Tip 1/2Common Mistakes
Don't confuse 'temptation' with 'tempting,' which is an adjective describing something alluring.
Freshly baked cookies are always tempting, but I must fight the temptation to eat them all.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural References
'Temptation' is often used in phrases like 'the seven deadly sins' reflecting its strong moral connotations.
Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins, and resisting the temptation to overeat is difficult.
Pro Tip 1/2Common Mistakes
Don't confuse 'temptation' with 'tempting,' which is an adjective describing something alluring.
Freshly baked cookies are always tempting, but I must fight the temptation to eat them all.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural References
'Temptation' is often used in phrases like 'the seven deadly sins' reflecting its strong moral connotations.
Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins, and resisting the temptation to overeat is difficult.
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Raspberry Pi: engaging...
it was an organic process that started with people buying computers maybe not to play games on so this is something which is designed to be fun for kids but also just to have that kind of subversive temptation to start doing a little bit more than just because the idea is if you get this into the hands of millions of kids you can actually
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Philip Zimbardo: The...
Life is temptation. It's all about yielding, resisting, yes, no, now, later, impulsive, reflective, present focus and future focus. Promised virtues fall prey to the passions of the moment. Of teenage girls who pledged sexual abstinence and virginity until marriage --
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How people rationalize...
The truth is that many people are susceptible not only to the temptation to commit fraud but to convincing themselves that they've done nothing wrong. So why does fraud happen? While individual motivations may differ from case to case, the fraud triangle,
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Keep your goals to...
and when asked afterward, said that they felt much closer to achieving their goal. So if this is true, what can we do? Well, you could resist the temptation to announce your goal. You can delay the gratification that the social acknowledgment brings,
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The tragic myth of...
With each step, he worried more and more about whether Eurydice was behind him. He heard nothing— where were her footsteps? Finally, just before he stepped out of the underworld and into the bright light of day, he gave into temptation.
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Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
powerful government authorities they'd rather they'd rather buy into your to a dream do do you like aren't you encouraged by people just just to edit that in that you know temptation out and uh go with the bigger story
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Snake not Smoke PIPE Snake...
Cody's mind on God and off the temptations that surround him form a snake hit me I mean it's to help the church catch a snake but it's also hands-on activity you got your mind off everything it's like a rehab dog s
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Todd Humphreys: How to...
Maybe you'll have a whole bag full of them. You'll never lose track of your things again. The GPS dot will fundamentally reorder your life. But will you be able to resist the temptation to track your fellow man?
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How to build (and...
I hope that each person here has the beautiful luxury of representing difference in some context in your life. But with that privilege comes a very sincere temptation to hold back who we are,
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Leaving the Nursery PIPE...
I have to resist the temptation to offer comfort being cruel in order to be kind because if they are to survive in the world outside they must learn to cope on their own
Video examples
Raspberry Pi: engaging...
it was an organic process that started with people buying computers maybe not to play games on so this is something which is designed to be fun for kids but also just to have that kind of subversive temptation to start doing a little bit more than just because the idea is if you get this into the hands of millions of kids you can actually
Video examples
Philip Zimbardo: The...
Life is temptation. It's all about yielding, resisting, yes, no, now, later, impulsive, reflective, present focus and future focus. Promised virtues fall prey to the passions of the moment. Of teenage girls who pledged sexual abstinence and virginity until marriage --
Video examples
How people rationalize...
The truth is that many people are susceptible not only to the temptation to commit fraud but to convincing themselves that they've done nothing wrong. So why does fraud happen? While individual motivations may differ from case to case, the fraud triangle,
Video examples
Keep your goals to...
and when asked afterward, said that they felt much closer to achieving their goal. So if this is true, what can we do? Well, you could resist the temptation to announce your goal. You can delay the gratification that the social acknowledgment brings,
Video examples
The tragic myth of...
With each step, he worried more and more about whether Eurydice was behind him. He heard nothing— where were her footsteps? Finally, just before he stepped out of the underworld and into the bright light of day, he gave into temptation.
Video examples
Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
powerful government authorities they'd rather they'd rather buy into your to a dream do do you like aren't you encouraged by people just just to edit that in that you know temptation out and uh go with the bigger story
Video examples
Snake not Smoke PIPE Snake...
Cody's mind on God and off the temptations that surround him form a snake hit me I mean it's to help the church catch a snake but it's also hands-on activity you got your mind off everything it's like a rehab dog s
Video examples
Todd Humphreys: How to...
Maybe you'll have a whole bag full of them. You'll never lose track of your things again. The GPS dot will fundamentally reorder your life. But will you be able to resist the temptation to track your fellow man?
Video examples
How to build (and...
I hope that each person here has the beautiful luxury of representing difference in some context in your life. But with that privilege comes a very sincere temptation to hold back who we are,
Video examples
Leaving the Nursery PIPE...
I have to resist the temptation to offer comfort being cruel in order to be kind because if they are to survive in the world outside they must learn to cope on their own
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Quote examples
Karl Abraham
German Psychologist
Anyone who is interested in the psychology of children will have observed that whereas one child will resist temptation or seduction, another will easily yield to it. There are children who will hardly oppose any resistance to the invitation of an unknown person to follow him; others who react in an opposite way in the same circumstances.
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Gerald Jampolsky
American Psychologist
When I am able to resist the temptation to judge others, I can see them as teachers of forgiveness in my life, reminding me that I can only have peace of mind when I forgive rather than judge.
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Tiger Woods
American Golfer
I felt that I had worked hard my entire life and deserved to enjoy all the temptations around me. I felt I was entitled, and thanks to money and fame, I didn't have to go far to find them.
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Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
So the job of building structures, building a constitutional structure, is not just to punish those who behave badly but actually to protect people from their own temptations.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
Do you really think it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations which it requires strength, strength and courage to yield to.
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Northrop Frye
Canadian Critic
The pursuit of beauty is much more dangerous nonsense than the pursuit of truth or goodness, because it affords a stronger temptation to the ego.
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James A. Michener
American Novelist
The permanent temptation of life is to confuse dreams with reality. The permanent defeat of life comes when dreams are surrendered to reality.
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Penelope Cruz
Spanish Actress
The most important lesson I've learned in this business is how to say no. I have said no to a lot of temptations, and I am glad I did.
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Kevin Jonas
American Musician
No one is above temptation. No one is above life in general.
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Smokey Robinson
American Musician
You know what, life is full of temptations.
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Karl Abraham
German Psychologist
Anyone who is interested in the psychology of children will have observed that whereas one child will resist temptation or seduction, another will easily yield to it. There are children who will hardly oppose any resistance to the invitation of an unknown person to follow him; others who react in an opposite way in the same circumstances.
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Gerald Jampolsky
American Psychologist
When I am able to resist the temptation to judge others, I can see them as teachers of forgiveness in my life, reminding me that I can only have peace of mind when I forgive rather than judge.
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Tiger Woods
American Golfer
I felt that I had worked hard my entire life and deserved to enjoy all the temptations around me. I felt I was entitled, and thanks to money and fame, I didn't have to go far to find them.
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Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
So the job of building structures, building a constitutional structure, is not just to punish those who behave badly but actually to protect people from their own temptations.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
Do you really think it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations which it requires strength, strength and courage to yield to.
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Northrop Frye
Canadian Critic
The pursuit of beauty is much more dangerous nonsense than the pursuit of truth or goodness, because it affords a stronger temptation to the ego.
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James A. Michener
American Novelist
The permanent temptation of life is to confuse dreams with reality. The permanent defeat of life comes when dreams are surrendered to reality.
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Penelope Cruz
Spanish Actress
The most important lesson I've learned in this business is how to say no. I have said no to a lot of temptations, and I am glad I did.
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Kevin Jonas
American Musician
No one is above temptation. No one is above life in general.
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Smokey Robinson
American Musician
You know what, life is full of temptations.
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