tempted
word · lemma: tempt
/ˈtɛmptɪd/
TEMP-tid
/tˈɛmptɪd/
TEMP-tid
Definition
Feeling a desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise. It means you want to do it, even if you know you shouldn’t.
Usage & Nuances
'Tempted' is often used with 'to' + verb ('tempted to eat', 'tempted to leave'). It's usually about wanting something you know isn't the best choice. Common in both formal and informal speech. Different from 'teased' or 'attracted'.
Spanish: tentado - con ganas (de hacer algo malo/prohibido)Portuguese (BR): tentadoPortuguese (PT): tentadoChinese (Simplified): 受到诱惑的 - 想做（某事，常指不该做的事）Chinese (Traditional): 受到誘惑的 - 想做（某事，常指不該做的事）Hindi: ललचाया हुआ - प्रलोभितArabic: مغري - شعر بالإغراءBengali: প্রলোভিত - লোভী (কিছু করতে)Russian: искушён - соблазнёнJapanese: 誘惑された - その気にさせられたVietnamese: cảm thấy bị cám dỗ - bị quyến rũ (làm gì đó không tốt)Korean: 유혹을 느끼는 - 하고 싶은 충동이 드는Turkish: cezbedilmiş - baştan çıkarılmışUrdu: مائل ہونا - رغبت محسوس کرناIndonesian: tergoda - tergiur
Example Sentences
She felt tempted to skip class.
basic
I was so tempted to just quit my job yesterday.
natural
I was tempted to eat another cookie.
basic
Don’t be tempted to believe everything you hear online.
natural
It’s hard not to feel tempted when there’s cake in the kitchen.
natural
He is always tempted by fast food.
basic