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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