temptation
Word Type: Noun
Definition
The desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.
Example
- “The temptation to eat junk food is strong when you’re feeling stressed.”
- “He resisted the temptation to skip his workout and went to the gym.”
- “The temptation to stay up late and watch TV kept her from getting enough sleep.”
- “She gave in to the temptation to buy the expensive dress, even though she didn’t need it.”
- “The temptation to cheat on the test was hard to ignore, but he decided against it.”