graspingness

Definitions

The quality or state of being excessively greedy or avaricious.

A tendency to seize or hold onto things tightly, either physically or metaphorically.

Examples

The CEO's graspingness became evident when he prioritized short-term profits over the well-being of his employees.

Her graspingness for power alienated many of her former allies within the political party.

Synonyms

greed avarice covetousness rapacity acquisitiveness mercenariness cupidity

Antonyms

generosity altruism selflessness liberality magnanimity charity benevolence