Avid and Unselfish

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

Usage example: stared at the array of jewels with an avid glint in his eye

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Unselfish is an antonym for avid.

Nearby Word: avidly

Unselfish adjective - Giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation.

Usage example: an unselfish man who spends much of his time helping his community

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Avid is an antonym for unselfish.

Nearby Words: unselfishness, unselfishly

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Unselfish and Avid. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/avid/unselfish

Avid & Unselfish. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/avid/unselfish>.

Unselfish or Avid. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/avid/unselfish.

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