temptation

noun
UK: /tempˈteɪʃən/
US: /tempˈteɪʃən/

  1. The desire to do something wrong or unwise.

    1. The chocolate cake was a real temptation for me.
    2. He resisted the temptation to respond to the insulting email immediately.

  2. Something that attracts or tempts you to do something wrong or unwise.

    1. Money can be a great temptation for some people.
    2. The new job offer was a significant temptation considering my current situation.

  3. The act of tempting someone or the state of being tempted.

    1. He was a constant temptation to her while she tried to study.
    2. The politician accused the journalist of deliberate temptation to reveal classified information.

Synonyms

attraction lure seduction desire

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "temptation" in English means: The desire to do something wrong or unwise., Something that attracts or tempts you to do something wrong or unwise., The act of tempting someone or the state of being tempted..

The phonetic transcription of "temptation" is /tempˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /tempˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "temptation": attraction, lure, seduction, desire.

Example usage of "temptation": "The chocolate cake was a real temptation for me.". More examples on the page.