cacoethes

Noun

An irresistible urge or mania for doing something, often something harmful or unhealthy.

ریشه

From Greek 'kakoēthēs' (bad habit), from 'kakos' (bad) + 'ēthos' (habit).

مثال

• He had a cacoethes for gambling and lost all his money.
• Her cacoethes for adventure led her to dangerous situations.
• The cacoethes for perfectionism can be detrimental to one's mental health.