Synonyms of acquisitiveness

acquisitiveness

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• greed
• avarice
• rapacity
• greediness
• avariciousness
• cupidity
• rapaciousness
• covetousness
• desire
• thirst
• avidity
• hunger
• appetite
• possessiveness
• materialism
• commercialism
• avidness
• graspingness
• craving
• mercenariness
• lust
• longing
• gluttony
• selfishness
• passion
• egoism
• self-interest
• egotism
• yearning
• voracity
• drive
• yen
• ravenousness
• hankering
• self-centeredness
• itch
• pining
• piggishness
• gluttonousness
• self-regard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfaction
• gratification
• fulfillment
• contentment
• fulfilment
• generosity
• liberality
• magnanimity
• unselfishness
• charity
• largess
• largesse
• altruism
• bounty
• selflessness
• bountifulness
• openhandedness
• generousness
• openheartedness
• bounteousness