1. Plural of acrasía; instances of moral weakness or lack of self-control, especially the failure to act according to one's own principles or knowledge of what is right.
Usage: philosophical term; from Greek philosophy, particularly Aristotle

Examples

• The philosopher discussed various acrasias that prevent people from following their own moral convictions.
• Acrasias manifest when someone knows smoking is harmful yet continues the habit anyway.
• Aristotle's treatment of acrasias remains central to debates about moral responsibility.
• The student's acrasias prevented her from studying despite understanding the exam's importance.
• Many acrasias stem from the conflict between immediate desire and long-term goals.