covetousness

Definitions

A strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.

An excessive or rapacious desire for wealth or material possessions.

Examples

His deep-seated covetousness for his neighbor's wealth eventually led to his social isolation.

The philosopher argued that covetousness is the root cause of much of the world's conflict.

She struggled to overcome her covetousness whenever she saw others achieving the success she desired.

Synonyms

greed avarice cupidity rapacity gluttony acquisitiveness graspingness

Antonyms

generosity contentment altruism benevolence liberality selflessness charity