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LIST OF VICES

(Alphabetical Order)

Anger Strong passion or emotion of displeasure or antagonism, excited by real or supposed injury or insult to one-self or others, or by the intent to do such injury.

Arrogance Makingundueclaims in an overbearingmanner;that species of pride which consists in exorbitant claims of rank, dignity, estimation, or power, or which exalts the worth or importance of the person to an undue degree; proud contempt of others; lordliness; haughtiness; self-assumption; presumption.

Bragging Exhibiting self-importance, boastful talk.

Cowardice Lack of courage to face danger; extreme timidity; base fear of danger or hurt; lack of spirit.

Disloyalty Lack of loyalty; lack of fidelity; violation of allegiance.

Doubt Lack of trust and confidence. To suspect; to fear; to be apprehensive.

Envy A feeling of discontent and resentment aroused by and in conjunction with desire for the possessions or qualities of another.

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Greed An excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth.

Injustice The practice of being unjust or unfair.

Impatience The quality of being impatient; want of endurance of pain, suffering, opposition, or delay; eagerness for change, or for something expected; restlessness; chafing of spirit; fretfulness; passion

Jealousy The quality of being jealous; painful apprehension of rivalry in cases nearly affecting one’s happiness; painful suspicion of the faithfulness of husband, wife, or lover.

Recklessness Wild carelessness and disregard for consequences. Insufficient consideration.

Sloth Aversion to work or exertion; laziness; indolence. Untrustworthiness The trait of not deserving trust or confidence Vanity Inflated pride in oneself or one’s appearance.

Weakness The quality or state of being weak; want of strength or firmness; lack of vigour; want of resolution or of moral strength; feebleness.

Wrath Forceful, often vindictive anger.


The seven deadly sins are pride, greed, lust, anger, gluttony, envy and sloth. Pride is excessive love of self so much so that one develops contempt for others. This goes against the brotherhood of humanity which all religions preach. As we discussed earlier, humility and modesty help in overcoming pride.