acquisitiveness

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈkwɪzɪtɪvnəs/

Definition

A strong desire to acquire and possess material things or knowledge.

Examples

• Her acquisitiveness was evident in the way she constantly shopped for antiques.

• The company's acquisitiveness resulted in a rapid expansion through the purchase of smaller competitors.

• His acquisitiveness for rare books filled every room in his house.

Synonyms of acquisitiveness

Words with a similar meaning to acquisitiveness:

• greed
• covetousness
• materialism
• avarice

Antonyms of acquisitiveness

Words with the opposite meaning to acquisitiveness:

• generosity
• altruism

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