Rapacity and Selflessness

Rapacity

Rapacity noun - An intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions.
Usage example: the rapacity of the Spanish conquistadors was such that they were undeterred by the very preposterousness of the legend of El Dorado

Selflessness is an antonym for rapacity.

Nearby Word: rapacious

Selflessness

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

Rapacity is an antonym for selflessness.

Nearby Words: self, selfless
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