Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cacoethes
Noun
/ˌkakōˈēTHēz/
Definition
An irresistible urge or compulsion to do something harmful or imprudent.
Examples
- His cacoethes for gambling led him to lose all his savings.
- She had a cacoethes to travel, always seeking new adventures.
Meaning
Cacoethes refers to a persistent and often irrational desire to engage in a particular action, despite the potential negative consequences.
Synonyms
- Compulsion
- Obsession
- Mania
