mercenariness

Definitions

The quality or state of being motivated solely by a desire for monetary or material gain.

A mercenary character or disposition; venality.

Examples

The politician's blatant mercenariness alienated his supporters, who felt he was only motivated by personal financial gain.

Her decision to sell the company's trade secrets was driven by a cold mercenariness that shocked her former colleagues.

Synonyms

avarice greed cupidity venality materialism money-grubbing rapacity

Antonyms

altruism generosity selflessness magnanimity philanthropy disinterestedness benevolence