concupiscence
[/kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/]
nounpl: concupiscences
concupiscência
1. Strong or excessive desire, especially sexual desire; lust
The monk struggled against concupiscence during his years in the monastery.
O monge lutava contra a concupiscência durante seus anos no mosteiro.
2. In theology, the inclination to sin; human tendency toward worldly or carnal desires
Catholic doctrine addresses concupiscence as a consequence of original sin.
A doutrina católica aborda a concupiscência como uma consequência do pecado original.
3. An ardent or immoderate desire for something
His concupiscence for wealth drove him to unethical business practices.
Sua concupiscência por riqueza o levou a práticas comerciais antiéticas.
Concupiscence is primarily used in formal, academic, theological, and literary contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian culture, it appears frequently in Catholic theological discussions and classical literature. In the USA, the term is associated with religious discourse, particularly in Christian theology and philosophy. It is considered an archaic or elevated term in contemporary everyday language and would rarely appear in casual conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
struggle against concupiscence
overcome one's concupiscence
fall victim to concupiscence
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