untempted

untempted

The child remained untempted by the colorful candy on the table.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not tempted: "untempted" describes a state of being not subject to temptation; not enticed or drawn toward something, especially something considered wrong, pleasurable, or desirable.
Usage Examples
  • (She was not enticed to accept the illegal payment.)
  • (He felt no desire to adopt their extravagant habits.)
  • (He was not drawn to material or sensual enjoyments.)
Advanced Usage

  • "untempted by": followed by a noun or noun phrase indicating the source of potential temptation.

    • The scholar was untempted by fame or fortune. (He had no interest in seeking public recognition or wealth.)

  • "untempted to": followed by a verb in its base form, indicating a lack of desire to perform an action.

    • She was untempted to join the competitive race for promotion. (She had no inclination to participate in the career advancement contest.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Tempt (verb): to entice or try to persuade someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

    • The advertisement tempted her to buy the expensive handbag. (The ad tried to persuade her to make the purchase.)

  • Temptation (noun): the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise; an enticing thing.

    • He resisted the temptation to eat the chocolate cake. (He fought the urge to consume the dessert.)

  • Untempting (adjective): not attractive or appealing; not likely to cause temptation.

    • The meal looked untempting, so she declined to eat. (The food appeared unappealing.)
Synonyms
  • Resistant: not affected or influenced by something.
  • Indifferent: having no particular interest or sympathy.
  • Unswayed: not moved or influenced in opinion or action.
Related Idioms

  • "Lead into temptation": to cause someone to be tempted or to do something wrong.

    • The easy money led him into temptation, but she remained untempted. (The opportunity to gain money easily tempted him, but she was not enticed.)

  • "Tempt fate": to take a risk or do something that might cause trouble.

    • He tempted fate by driving without a seatbelt, but she was untempted by such recklessness. (He risked danger, but she was not drawn to such risky behavior.)