Cupidity and Selflessness

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Cupidity noun - An intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions.

Usage example: reports of great treasure in the Indies inflamed the cupidity of Columbus's crew

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Selflessness is an antonym for cupidity.

Nearby Word: Cupid

Selflessness noun - Acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity.

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Cupidity is an antonym for selflessness.

Nearby Words: self, selfless

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Selflessness and Cupidity. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cupidity/selflessness

Cupidity & Selflessness. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cupidity/selflessness>.

Selflessness or Cupidity. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cupidity/selflessness.

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