akrasia
/ (əˈkreɪzɪə) /
noun
philosophy weakness of will; acting in a way contrary to one's sincerely held moral values
Origin of akrasia
1C20: from a- ² + Greek kratos power
Derived forms of akrasia
- akratic, adjective
Words Nearby akrasia
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