noun
covetousness
Covetousness (noun) means a greedy wish to own something, especially money.
noun
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A greedy wish to own something, especially money.
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Etymology
It comes from Middle English covatusnes, covetousnes and coveytousnesse, formed from covetous and -ness.
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What is the meaning of covetousness?
"covetousness" (noun) means a greedy wish to own something, especially money.
What is another word for covetousness?
Other words for "covetousness" include avaritia, cupidity, rapacity, greed, avariciousness, avarice.
