covetousness |
undefined |
As a noun covetousness
is immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth.
As an adjective undefined is
lacking a definition or value.
covetousness |
ambitious |
As a noun covetousness
is immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth.
As an adjective ambitious is
possessing, or controlled by ambition; greatly or inordinately desirous of power, honor, office, superiority, or distinction.
covetousness |
eagerness |
Synonyms |
Covetousness is a synonym of eagerness.
As nouns the difference between covetousness and eagerness
is that
covetousness is immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth while
eagerness is the state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
ambition |
covetousness |
As nouns the difference between ambition and covetousness
is that
ambition is eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people while
covetousness is immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth.
As a verb ambition
is to seek after ambitiously or eagerly; to covet.
covetousness |
stinginess |
Related terms |
Covetousness is a related term of stinginess.
As nouns the difference between covetousness and stinginess
is that
covetousness is immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth while
stinginess is a lack of generosity.
covetousness |
avaricious |
As a noun covetousness
is immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth.
As an adjective avaricious is
actuated]] by avarice; extremely greedy for wealth or material gain; immoderately desirous of [[accumulate|accumulating property.
covetousness |
avariciousness |
As nouns the difference between covetousness and avariciousness
is that
covetousness is immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth while
avariciousness is the state or quality of being avaricious.
covetousness |
idolatry |
As nouns the difference between covetousness and idolatry
is that
covetousness is immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth while
idolatry is the worship of idols.
craving |
covetousness |
As nouns the difference between craving and covetousness
is that
craving is a strong desire; yearning while
covetousness is immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth.
As a verb craving
is present participle of lang=en.
covetousness |
jealousy |
As nouns the difference between covetousness and jealousy
is that
covetousness is immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth while
jealousy is a state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity.
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