Meaning of the word temptation

«Tempters» redirects here. For the Japanese musical group, see The Tempters.

Temptation is a desire to engage in short-term urges for enjoyment that threatens long-term goals.^[1]
In the context of some religions, temptation is the inclination to sin. Temptation also describes the coaxing or inducing a person into committing such an act, by manipulation or otherwise of curiosity, desire or fear of loss something important to a person.

In the context of self-control and ego depletion, temptation is described as an immediate, pleasurable urge and/or impulse that disrupts an individual’s ability to wait for the long-term goals, in which that individual hopes to attain.^[1]

More informally, temptation may be used to mean «the state of being attracted and enticed» without anything to do with moral, ethical, or ideological valuation; for example, one may say that a piece of food looks «tempting» even though eating it would result in no negative consequences.

Research suggests that there are paradoxical effects associated with temptation.^[1] Implicit in all the forms in which temptation can present itself there is a set of options that may facilitate high moral standards in decision-making.

Weak or subtle temptations, in comparison to strong or obvious temptations, can lead to a greater loss of self-control.
supported research states that «available temptations are less valuable and less tempting».^[1]

Temptations can have effects on long-term goal attainment, it has been found that individuals who experienced temptation and the effects of it found there were benefits to their experiences.^[1]

Religious usageEdit

A research article was written by Vanchai Ariyabuddhiphongs, a professor at Bangkok University, about the motivational and persuasive negative effects of such temptations such as money, that can push one to disregard religious beliefs whether it be Buddhism, Christianity etc.. He says that when given an opportunity at a large amount of money we have a greater chance of harming, stealing, partaking in sexual misconduct, or abusing substances. This idea of money as a negative persuasion tactic in regards to the religions mentioned above, is psychologically proven to affect our cognitive ability to make decisions. Vanchai’s article talked solely on Buddhist practices but it is believed that it could be broadened to all beliefs. Our religious beliefs may define who we are as spiritual people, but this article described how an outside source can push those thoughts away and look to benefit us in a way that may include disregarding religion .^[2]

In the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, temptation is broken down into 6 distinct steps or stages: provocation, momentary disturbance of the intellect, coupling, assent, prepossession, and passion.^[3]

Non-religious usageEdit

Temptation is usually used in a loose sense to describe actions which indicate a lack of self-control. Temptation is something that allures, excites, and seduces someone. Successful endeavors of goal-driven activity is threatened by the tempting nature of immediate pleasure ^[1] Infatuation can also lead to temptation as someone might do something for love in spite of one’s better judgement.

In advertising, temptation is a theme common to many of the marketing and advertising techniques used to make products more attractive.

Measuring temptationEdit

Temptation is measured through indirect and implicit methods.^[1]
Temptation could be measured using experimental constructs of undesirable situations or through a ‘self-report’ outcome measure of problem behaviors, which leads to the full extent and process of the underlying conflict and the implications that are oftentimes overlooked.^[1]

Research has found that components of an assessment that would allow for an individual to precisely understand the influence of self-control and other potential or protective variables on the process, experience, and resolution of temptation.^[1]

Expressions of temptationEdit

Generally individuals experience temptations in both positive and negative terms. For example, there is an individual who may experience temptation in the form of fearing the potential negative implications and consequences that can arise, whether it is in the context of standards or accountability related to the self, society, and/or the transcendent, including condemnation from one’s conception of deity, higher power, or sense of responsibility to the universe or nature.^[1]

Another example, an individual may view their experience of temptation as an opportunity for growth, it could be intrapersonal growth, interpersonal growth, and/or transcendent growth, which includes recognizing constructive and/or collaborative interactions with the transcendent.^[1]

In regards to Spiritual struggle, research argues that the struggle can be looked upon as a gift, as an opportunity for growth, and as a means to improve one’s life.^[1]

Positive or negative religious coping and constructive or destructive emotions, «the valenced expression of temptation may lead to the salutary versus deleterious effects of temptation».^[1]

The effects of temptationEdit

There are valenced effects on a variety of outcomes from temptation. Such as the health and well-being of an individual. There is also the relief of stress that an individual may be experiencing.^[1] For example, undesirable, «illicit, and/or transcendent conflicts underlying the successful or failed resolution of the experience of temptation will likely have facilitative or debilitative effects on myriad aspects of physical health, mental health, and well-being».^[1]
An individual’s experience with temptation may influence a person’s future experiences, predict future possibilities, and outcomes.^[1]

When an individual is attempting to address or resolve a complex experience of temptation, including transcendent levels and potential negative and positive expressions.^[1] For example, «mindfulness, humility, prayer, meditation, reframing, resoluteness, determination,other spiritual and/or positive psychological variables may be facilitators, or perhaps alternatives to, self-control as the primary arbiter of temptation».^[1]

Resisting temptationEdit

Self-control is commonly used by an individual to resist temptation. B. F. Skinner stated 9 methods for achieving this.^[4]
Self-control is considered by some to be a limited resource, which is depleted by use.^[5]^[1] Some believe that self-control can be replenished and thus that the immediate effects of an individual’s depleted self-control can be overcome, and that an individual must be able to identify the presence of a temptation (i.e., short-term desire) before self-control can affect an outcome.^[1]

ReferencesEdit

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s ^t Webb, J.R. (Sep 2014). Incorporating Spirituality into Psychology of temptation: Conceptualization, measurement, and clinical implications. Spirituality in Clinical Practice. 1.3. PP: 231-241
^ Ariyabuddhiphongs, Vanchai (2007). «Money Consciousness and the Tendency to Violate the Five Precepts Among Thai Buddhists». The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion. 17 (1): 37–45. doi:10.1207/s15327582ijpr1701_3.
^ «Orthodox Steve: Temptation». 31 May 2010.
^ survey of techniques
^ Vohs, KD; Baumeister, RF; Schmeichel, BJ; Twenge, JM; Nelson, NM; Tice, DM (2008). «Making choices impairs subsequent self-control: a limited-resource account of decision making, f-regulation, and active initiative». J Pers Soc Psychol. 94 (5): 883–98. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.94.5.883. PMID 18444745.

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Accordingly it was found that the poor old trot could say only, _Lead us into temptation, or Lead us not into no temptation_. ❋ James Russell Lowell (1855)

When he gets close the temptation is there to horse him the last couple feet but don’t. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Pope Benedict XVI, at an outdoor Mass in Ancona, Italy, prayed for victims and urged the world to resist what he called the «temptation toward hatred» and instead work for solidarity, justice and peace. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Whether it’s a changing of seasons, or a great day, or a shitty day, or reuniting with old friends, the temptation is always there. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Yes, the temptation is always there, but the discipline required to become an NBA player, the privilege and honor that goes with being an NBA player, prohibits you from ever crossing that line. ❋ Unknown (2004)

The first temptation when it comes to budgeting is what we call the temptation of the false emergency. ❋ Unknown (2001)

It was not with the hope of dying young that she wished to go and face death daily, but in the earnest desire to escape from what she called her temptation, and to regain that peace of mind which had been hers for a long time and now was gone. ❋ Unknown (1881)

Christ’s use of this sword in the temptation is our pattern as to how we are to wield it against Satan (Mt 4: 4, 7, 10). ❋ Unknown (1871)

ANCONA, Italy — Pope Benedict XVI prayed on Sunday for the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks and their loved ones and appealed to the world to resist what he called the «temptation toward hatred.» ❋ Unknown (2011)

Pope Benedict XVI, at an outdoor Mass in Ancona, Italy, prayed for victims and urged the world to resist what he called the temptation toward hatred» and instead work for solidarity, justice, and peace. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The issue is not cure but dealing with what they call temptation (stop having sex). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Love god, but NOT before your children::: god will lie to you, call it «temptation«::::: We will ALL be held to the responsibilities entrusted to us, no matter what they request telepathically nor what temptations contradict this:: Professional responsibilities, family responsibilities. ❋ Newmania (2007)

If I show the amount of discipline that I hope I do then that will be it for me, but temptation is strong this week and my willpower will be tested during one of the strongest release weeks of the Summer. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But still that temptation is there as human beings to ask what it all means. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The temptation is to hit the brakes when sometimes you have to take some risks to stay in front. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I hate to gloat, but the temptation is overwhelming. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Ain’t Too Proud To beg, [Papa Was a Rolling Stone], My Girl, [Psychedelic] Shack, I’m Losing You, Just My Imagination, [The Temptations] ❋ SolidSnake3572 (2013)

[That guy]/[girl] has me [temptating]. ❋ Anything But Resistable (2010)

Wow, did you see [her ass] in those [red pants]? Absolutely [temptational]! ❋ MI-S8-E9 (2015)

«Hey [Jody] [do you like the] Temptations?» asked Jacob.
«Yes, [yes I] do,» answered Jody. ❋ Jupiter Armstrong (2004)

If you are [celibate], [temptation] is always an arms [length] away. ❋ Guessing (2017)

Leave no trace
[Hide your face]
[temptation]
(You’ve got to get up behind it) temptation(Put your dime in the hot slot) temptation(But it’s a million to one shot) temptation(You think that you’re right now) temptation(You’re gonna face it tonight now) temptation(Ooh, give me a breakdown) temptation(Because it’s time for a [shakedown]) temptation[Temptation] (temptation)
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It’s just temptation (trying to find it)
Temptation (get up behind it)
Temptation (dime in the hot slot)
Temptation (million to one shot)
Temptation (think that you’re right)
Temptation (you’re gonna face it tonight now)
Temptation (give me a breakdown)
Temptation (time for a shakedown) ❋ I Love You Maxim (2023)

«[That slut] gave me [the temptation]. I [went wild].» ❋ Bonz142 (2008)

[My dawg] bitch just kept [walkin] around [naked], I was temptated. ❋ Salvatore Perigio (2018)

I gave [Suzie] the [sweetest] Honeydew Temptation last night. [Honey] everywhere. ❋ KCCI (2013)

YOU: Have you heard of [Evanescence]?
ME: Well, duhhhhhhh…
YOU: [Oh, well]…
ME: Have you heard of Within Temptation?
YOU: No…
ME: *kicks you in the FAYCEEEE with twelve-inch [monster boots] on* ❋ O_o_I’m_a_freak_o_O (2009)

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old French temptacion, from Latin temptatio
Morphologically tempt +‎ -ation

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/
Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun[edit]

temptation (countable and uncountable, plural temptations)

The act of tempting.
The condition of being tempted.
Something attractive, tempting or seductive; an inducement or enticement.
- 1762, Charles Johnstone, The Reverie; or, A Flight to the Paradise of Fools‎^[1], volume 2, Dublin: Printed by Dillon Chamberlaine, →OCLC, page 202:
  
  At length, one night, when the company by ſome accident broke up much ſooner than ordinary, ſo that the candles were not half burnt out, ſhe was not able to reſiſt the temptation, but reſolved to have them ſome way or other. Accordingly, as ſoon as the hurry was over, and the ſervants, as ſhe thought, all gone to ſleep, ſhe ſtole out of her bed, and went down ſtairs, naked to her ſhift as ſhe was, with a deſign to ſteal them […]
Pressure applied to one’s thinking designed to create wrong emotions which will eventually lead to wrong actions.

Synonyms[edit]

fitna (Islam)

Derived terms[edit]

temptational
temptationful
temptationless

Translations[edit]

act of tempting

Arabic: فِتْنَة‎ (ar) f (fitna), إِغْرَاء‎ m (ʔiḡrāʔ)
Armenian: գայթակղություն (hy) (gaytʿakłutʿyun)
Bengali: ফেতনা (fetna)
Bulgarian: изкушение (bg) n (izkušenie), съблазняване n (sǎblaznjavane)
Catalan: temptació (ca) f
Chinese:

Mandarin: 誘惑／诱惑 (zh) (yòuhuò)
Czech: pokoušení n
Dutch: verlokking (nl) f
Finnish: houkuttelu (fi), viettely (fi)
French: tentation (fr) f
Georgian: განსაცდელი (gansacdeli)
German: Versuchung (de) f, Verführung (de) f
Greek: πειρασμός (el) m (peirasmós)

Ancient Greek: πειρασμός m (peirasmós)
Hungarian: kísértés (hu)
Irish: aimsiú m
Italian: tentazione (it) f
Japanese: 誘惑 (ja) (ゆうわく, yūwaku)
Malay: penggodaan
Malayalam: പ്രലോഭനം (ml) (pralōbhanaṃ)
Norn: tumtation
Norwegian:

Bokmål: fristelse m
Old English: costnung f
Polish: kuszenie (pl) n, pokuszenie n
Portuguese: tentação (pt) f
Russian: искуше́ние (ru) n (iskušénije), собла́зн (ru) m (soblázn)
Spanish: tentación (es) f
Tagalog: bangkit (evil)

condition of being tempted

Bulgarian: изкушение (bg) (izkušenie)
Catalan: temptació (ca) f
Danish: fristelse c
Dutch: verlokking (nl) f
Esperanto: tento
Finnish: viehättyneisyys
German: Versuchung (de) f
Greek: πειρασμός (el) m (peirasmós)

Ancient Greek: πειρασμός m (peirasmós)
Hungarian: kísértés (hu)
Latvian: kārdinājums m
Malayalam: പ്രലോഭനം (ml) (pralōbhanaṃ)
Norwegian:

Bokmål: fristelse m
Polish: kuszenie (pl) n, pokuszenie n
Portuguese: tentação (pt) f
Russian: искуше́ние (ru) n (iskušénije)
Spanish: tentación (es) f
Swedish: frestelse (sv) c

something attractive, tempting or seductive

Arabic: فِتْنَة‎ (ar) f (fitna)
Armenian: գայթակղություն (hy) (gaytʿakłutʿyun)
Bengali: ফেতনা (fetna)
Bulgarian: съблазън (bg) f (sǎblazǎn)
Catalan: temptació (ca) f
Czech: pokušení n
Danish: fristelse c
Faroese: freisting f
Finnish: houkutus (fi), viettelys
Hebrew: פיתוי‎ m
Latvian: kārdinājums m
Malay: godaan
Malayalam: പ്രലോഭനം (ml) (pralōbhanaṃ)
Norwegian:

Bokmål: fristelse m
Polish: pokusa (pl) f
Portuguese: tentação (pt) f
Russian: искуше́ние (ru) n (iskušénije), собла́зн (ru) m (soblázn)
Slovak: pokušenie n
Spanish: tentación (es) f
Swedish: frestelse (sv) c

Translations to be checked

Arabic: ^{(please verify)} إِغْرَاء‎ m (ʔiḡrāʔ)
Danish: ^{(please verify)} fristelse c
Dutch: ^{(please verify)} verleiding (nl), ^{(please verify)} verzoeking (nl), ^{(please verify)} beproeving (nl)
Hebrew: ^{(please verify)} פיתוי‎ m (pitui)
Italian: ^{(please verify)} tentazione (it) f
Korean: ^{(please verify)} 유혹(誘惑) (ko) (yuhok)
Maltese: ^{(please verify)} tentazzjoni f
Norwegian:

Nynorsk: ^{(please verify)} freisting f
Romanian: ^{(please verify)} ispită (ro) f
Scottish Gaelic: ^{(please verify)} buaireadh m
Spanish: ^{(please verify)} tentación (es) f
Swedish: ^{(please verify)} frestelse (sv)

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temptation — (n.) early 13c., from O.Fr. temptation (12c., Mod.Fr. tentation), from L. temptationem (nom. temptatio), from pp. stem of temptare (see TEMPT (Cf. tempt)) … Etymology dictionary
temptation — index bribery, cause (reason), hush money, incentive, provocation, seduction Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton … Law dictionary
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temptation — ► NOUN 1) the action of tempting or the state of being tempted. 2) a tempting thing … English terms dictionary
temptation — [temp tā′shən] n. [OFr < LL(Ec) temptatio < L, an attack, trial] 1. a tempting or being tempted 2. something that tempts; enticement … English World dictionary
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- соблазн, искушение, обольщение

the temptation of ultimate power — соблазн высшей /абсолютной/ власти
in spite of all temptations — вопреки всем соблазнам
to yield to temptation — не устоять перед соблазном /искушением/
to be immune to the temptation — (уметь) устоять перед соблазном, не поддаваться соблазну
to throw temptation in smb.’s way — искушать /обольщать/ кого-л.
lead us not into temptation — рел. не введи нас во искушение

- склонность

the temptation to anarchy and disorder — склонность /стремление/ к анархии и беспорядку

- приманка

there is no temptation to go there — ничто не влечёт (меня) туда

the temptations of the city — соблазны города
a temptation to weight the report in favour of the option you want — искушение склонить отчёт в пользу нужного вам варианта
forceful temptation — сильное искушение
to succumb to satanic temptation — поддаться искушению сатаны
to succumb to temptation — поддаться искушению
irresistible / strong temptation — сильный соблазн, сильное искушение
to overcome / resist temptation — устоять перед искушением
to prove weak under temptation — не устоять перед искушением
to wrestle against / with temptation — бороться с искушением
to overcome temptation — устоять перед искушением
to shun temptation — не поддаваться искушению
the temptation of St. Anthony — искушение святого Антония

Money is always a temptation.

Деньги — это всегда искушение.

The temptation is very strong.

Этот соблазн очень силён.

The temptation was too great to resist.

Искушение было слишком велико, чтобы устоять.

I finally gave in to the temptation and had a cigarette.

Я, наконец, уступил искушению и выкурил сигарету.

She resisted the temptation to laugh.

Она устояла перед соблазном рассмеяться.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. (Bible)

И не введи нас во искушение, но избави нас от лукавого. (Библия, Евангелие от Матфея, гл. 6, ст. 13)

Finally she yielded to temptation and helped herself to a large slice of cake.

В конце концов, она поддалась искушению и утешила себя большим кусоком торта.

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