Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
temptation
Noun
/tɛmpˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The desire to do something, often something wrong or unwise.
Examples
- Resisting the temptation to eat dessert was difficult.
- She felt a strong temptation to skip work and go to the beach.
- The temptation to cheat on the test was overwhelming for some students.
Meaning
Temptation refers to the urge or enticement to engage in behavior that may be harmful, morally questionable, or against one’s better judgment.
Synonyms
- allure
- enticing
- seduction
- lure
- attraction
