cupidity

noun

Meaning

An intense, often selfish desire for wealth or material possessions.

Examples

His cupidity was so transparent that he would betray his closest friends for a small financial gain.
The novel explores how unchecked cupidity can destroy even the most prosperous empires.

Synonyms: greed, avarice, rapacity, covetousness

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cupidity

noun

Pronunciation: /kjuːˈpɪdɪti/

Definition

An intense, often selfish desire for wealth or material possessions.

Examples

His cupidity was so transparent that he would betray his closest friends for a small financial gain.
The novel explores how unchecked cupidity can destroy even the most prosperous empires.
She was disgusted by the corporate cupidity that prioritized quarterly profits over the safety of the workers.

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