Covetous and Undesirous

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Covetous adjective - Having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions.

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Undesirous is an antonym for covetous.

Nearby Words: coveting, covetously

Undesirous adjective - Having or feeling no desire.

Usage example: a very private man, totally undesirous of public office

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Covetous is an antonym for undesirous.

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