temptation
word
/tɛmˈteɪʃən/
tem-TAY-shuhn
/tɛmptˈeɪʃən/
tem-TAY-shuhn
Definition
A strong desire to do something, especially something wrong or not good for you.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with 'resist' ('resist temptation'), 'give in to' ('give in to temptation'), and often about food, habits, or moral choices. Slightly formal or serious in tone.
Spanish: tentaciónPortuguese (BR): tentaçãoPortuguese (PT): tentaçãoChinese (Simplified): 诱惑Chinese (Traditional): 誘惑Hindi: प्रलोभनArabic: إغراءBengali: প্রলোভন - লোভRussian: искушениеJapanese: 誘惑（ゆうわく）Vietnamese: cám dỗKorean: 유혹Turkish: ayartma - cazibeUrdu: فرا temptation (فرا temptation) - لالچIndonesian: godaan - rayuan
Example Sentences
He could not resist the temptation to look at his phone during class.
basic
Giving in to temptation can sometimes lead to problems.
basic
The cookies smelled so good—it was hard to fight the temptation.
natural
Social media can be a big temptation when you're trying to study.
natural
Whenever I'm on a diet, late-night snacks are my biggest temptation.
natural
I felt a strong temptation to eat the chocolate cake.
basic