Avaricious and Selfless

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

Usage example: an avaricious scheme to con the elderly couple out of thousands of dollars

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Selfless is an antonym for avaricious.

Nearby Word: avarice

Selfless adjective - Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

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Avaricious is an antonym for selfless.

Nearby Words: self, selflessness

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