human vices
Greed, envy, wrath
Human vices are moral failings or character defects considered harmful or sinful—greed, lust, envy, wrath, sloth, gluttony, pride.
The phrase often appears in moralizing contexts: Gambling exploits human vices.
Vice suggests habitual indulgence rather than isolated lapses.
The traditional seven deadly sins represent the classic taxonomy of human vices.
- deadly sinsMortal transgressions of doctrine
- gluttonyGreedy excess in consumption
- greedExcessive desire for wealth
- crueltyDeliberate harm-causing disposition
- ill willHostile or unfriendly feeling
addiction · envy · laziness · corruption · bad faith · manipulation · deceitfulness · betrayal · dishonesty · nepotism · exploitation · cutting corners · vanity · keeping up with the Joneses · abuse of power · hypocrisy · hedonism · lust
human viceshuman virtues
Praiseworthy traits of character
virtues · moral virtues · cardinal virtues · good character · moral excellence
human vicestheological virtues
God-given moral excellences
heavenly virtues · holiness · saintliness · piety · grace
human vicestemperance
Habitual moderation in behavior
moderation · self-control · healthy habits · self-discipline · self-mastery
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