temptation — the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtemptˈeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The chocolate cake in the fridge was a constant temptation during my diet.
- His biggest temptation was checking his phone every five minutes during the exam.
- She couldn't resist the temptation to peek at her birthday presents.
temptation
NOUN[/ˈtemptˈeɪʃən/]
the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
💡 Concept
the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
🎵 Rhyme
At the station, temptation blocks creation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈtemptˈeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtemptˈeɪʃən/
🌳Etymology
Roottempt
Suffix--ation
🎵Rhyme
stationcreationnationeducation
station
creation
nation
education
🔗Collocations
resist temptation
give in to temptation
face temptation
overcome temptation
avoid temptation
sexual temptation
📝Examples
“The chocolate cake in the fridge was a constant temptation during my diet.”
😄 Fun example
“His biggest temptation was checking his phone every five minutes during the exam.”
😄 Fun example
“She couldn't resist the temptation to peek at her birthday presents.”
😄 Fun example
“Online shopping became his greatest temptation during quarantine.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
allureattractionlureenticementseduction
Antonyms
resistanceself-controlrestraint
Related
tempttemptingtemptertrialtest
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