noun
- The state of acting against one's own better judgment; weakness of will or lack of self-control.
Usage: philosophical term; from Greek philosophy
Examples
- The student's akrasia prevented her from studying despite knowing the exam was important.
- Philosophers have long debated akrasia—why we do things we know we shouldn't.
- His akrasia led him to eat dessert even though he had committed to a diet.
- Akrasia explains the gap between our intentions and our actual behavior.
- Overcoming akrasia requires developing stronger habits and self-discipline.