1. lacking self-control; unable to act in accordance with one's own principles or desires
Usage: formal; philosophical

Examples

• The acratic smoker knows the health risks but continues to light up anyway.
• His acratic behavior undermined his stated commitment to fitness.
• She recognized her acratic tendency to overspend despite her budget goals.
• The acratic student struggled to study despite understanding the importance of the exam.
• Many people experience acratic moments when temptation overrides their better judgment.