ACQUISITIVENESS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

acquisitiveness

noun

Definition of acquisitiveness

as in greed

an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions the queen's acquisitiveness would not be satisfied until she owned the largest diamond in the world

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Recent Examples of acquisitiveness Many critics of such wanton cosmic acquisitiveness balk at the idea of scarcely regulated private-sector lunar strip-mining. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026 Following too closely in its protagonist’s footsteps, The Queen of Versailles presents only two options — tough but spiritually fulfilling material deprivation or unconstrained acquisitiveness. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025

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greed

Noun

In his latest romp, corporate greed, lovable cows and hideous monsters converge in Richland, Ohio.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
But he was plagued by guilt over his ancestor’s role in the trials, and felt compelled to explore themes of human character, greed, and social decay through his work.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

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