Definition
cacoetheses
noun
- plural of cacoethes; an irresistible urge or desire to do something, especially something harmful or undesirable
Usage: formal; literary; from Latin, originally meaning a bad habit or itch
Examples
- She struggled with cacoetheses to interrupt others during conversations.
- His cacoetheses for collecting vintage items had filled his entire house.
- The writer's cacoetheses to revise every sentence made finishing the manuscript difficult.
- Many smokers battle their cacoetheses to light up in stressful moments.
- The artist's cacoetheses to experiment with new mediums drove her creative evolution.
- His cacoetheses for gambling nearly ruined his financial stability.