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covetousness

noun

Pronunciation: ˈkʌv.ɪ.təs.nəs

A strong, often selfish desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.

The story warns that unbridled covetousness can destroy even the strongest friendships.
Her covetousness was evident in the way she constantly eyed her sister's expensive jewelry.
He struggled to overcome his covetousness whenever he saw the success of his professional rivals.

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