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What Does Temptation Mean?

Noun

  • A desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.
  • The feeling that makes you want to do something you know you shouldn't.
  • Something that makes you want to do something bad or not good for you.

Temptation — Full Explanation

Temptation is when you really want to do something, but it might not be the best choice. Like when you want to eat a lot of candy, but you know it’s better to eat healthy food.

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Temptation Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
प्रलोभन

pralobhan

लालच

laalach

प्रलोभन

pralobhan

kannada
ಪ್ರಲೋಭನೆ

pralobhane

ಲಾಲಸೆ

laalase

ಆಕರ್ಷಣೆ

aakarshane

bengali
প্রলুব্ধক (Prolubdhok)

prolubdhok

লোভ (Lobh)

lobh

আকর্ষণ (Akarshan)

akarshan

spanish
tentación en español

tentación

deseo en español

deseo

atracción en español

atracción

Frequently Asked Questions About Temptation

What does 'temptation' mean?
Temptation is when you feel like doing something that might not be good for you, like eating too many sweets or not doing your homework.
How do you pronounce 'temptation'?
You say 'temptation' like this: temp-tay-shun.
What is the origin of the word 'temptation'?
The word 'temptation' comes from the Latin word 'temptare', which means to try or test.
What is the meaning of 'temptation' in Kannada?
The word 'temptation' in Kannada is 'ಪ್ರಲೋಭನ' (Pralōbhana).