Temptation

usgb/tempˈteɪʃn/
noun

The desire to do or have something that you know you should avoid.

He couldn't resist the temptation of the chocolate cake.
Visual representation of "temptation" - The desire to do or have something that you know you should avoid.

Often appears as...

  • resist temptation
  • give into temptation
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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse 'temptation' with 'tempting,' which is an adjective describing something alluring.

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Freshly baked cookies are always tempting, but I must fight the temptation to eat them all.
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Cultural References

'Temptation' is often used in phrases like 'the seven deadly sins' reflecting its strong moral connotations.

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Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins, and resisting the temptation to overeat is difficult.
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