Rapaciousness and Selflessness

Rapaciousness

Rapaciousness noun - An intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions.
Usage example: the land developer's rapaciousness knew no bounds, and if what she wanted wasn't for sale, she would force the owner into selling it

Selflessness is an antonym for rapaciousness.

Selflessness

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

Rapaciousness is an antonym for selflessness.

Nearby Words: self, selfless
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