Greediness
Greediness noun - An intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions.
Usage example: her all-consuming greediness blinded her to the pain she caused others in her drive to get rich
Possessiveness and greediness are semantically related in greed topic. In some cases you can use "Possessiveness" instead a noun "Greediness".
Possessiveness
Possessiveness noun - Excessive desire to possess or dominate.
Greediness and possessiveness are semantically related in greed topic. You can use "Greediness" instead a noun "Possessiveness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- desire and greediness
- desire and possessiveness
- eagerness and greediness
- eagerness and possessiveness
- passion and greediness
- passion and possessiveness
- craving and greediness
- craving and possessiveness
- longing and greediness
- longing and possessiveness
- lust and greediness
- lust and possessiveness
- cupidity and greediness
- cupidity and possessiveness
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Possessiveness and Greediness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/greediness/possessiveness
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