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Covetousness (Noun)

Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins).

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The billionaire's actions reeked of covetousness, always seeking more wealth and power despite his already enormous fortune.
Covetousness had eaten away the once kind-hearted businessman, transforming him into a cold-hearted capitalist.
History has witnessed how covetousness can lead even the most powerful empires down a destructive path of greed and exploitation.
Jealousy and covetousness consumed her, constantly desiring the luxurious lifestyle her wealthy neighbors enjoyed.
The scriptures warned of the dangers of covetousness, urging the faithful to cultivate virtues like charity and selflessness instead.

An envious eagerness to possess something.

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Her covetousness for the luxurious mansion drove her to work multiple jobs in order to afford it one day.
The politician's downfall was largely due to his covetousness for power and wealth, which led him to engage in corrupt activities.
His covetousness for the new smartphone made him constantly compare it to his current phone, making him feel like he needed an upgrade.
She tried to ignore the covetousness that rose up in her when she saw her friend's beautiful engagement ring.
The covetousness for fame and fortune often leads aspiring artists to make sacrifices that can be detrimental to their well-being.

Extreme greed for material wealth.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The billionaire's life was consumed by an insatiable covetousness, driving him to pursue every opportunity to expand his fortune.
His excessive spending and lavish lifestyle were a reflection of the deep-seated covetousness that plagued his life.
As the politician's wealth grew, so did her reputation for covetousness, leading many to question her motives and character.
His endless pursuit of wealth and material possessions was fueled by a pathetic covetousness that made him blind to those around him who were struggling.
The once respected business leader was ultimately brought down by his own covetousness, as his greed and reckless ambition led him to make one disastrous decision after another.