cacoethes

[US]/kækˈiːθɪz/
[UK]/kækˈiːˌθɪz/

Translation

n.an intense and often uncontrollable desire or craving for something, especially something considered unhealthy or undesirable.; a bad habit or vice.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

cacoethes scribendi

cacoethes loquendi

cacoethes agendi

cacoethes videndi

cacoethes currendi

cacoethes amandi

cacoethes ludendi

cacoethes bibendi

cacoethes cogitandi

Example Sentences

his cacoethes for writing kept him awake at night.

she has a cacoethes for collecting rare stamps.

despite the consequences, his cacoethes for adventure never faded.

her cacoethes for perfection made her a great artist.

he struggled with his cacoethes for gambling.

his cacoethes for travel led him to explore many countries.

she couldn't resist her cacoethes for shopping.

his cacoethes for innovation drove the company forward.

her cacoethes for cooking inspired her to open a restaurant.

despite the risks, his cacoethes for investing in stocks grew.

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