an envious eagerness to possess something
Used in a Sentence
covetousness
How to use covetousness in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for covetousness.
Editorial note
It's worse than greed, it's covetousness - wanting something so much you'd take it from someone else.
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Definitions3
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Quick take
an envious eagerness to possess something
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of covetousness gathered in one view.
extreme greed for material wealth
reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for covetousness.
noun
an envious eagerness to possess something
noun
extreme greed for material wealth
See also: avarice, avariciousness, cupidity
noun
reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Example sentences
It's worse than greed, it's covetousness - wanting something so much you'd take it from someone else.
They have given us covetousness, greed, and cowardice.
Thou blindfold, drowsy England, that sleeps and snorts in the bed of covetousness, awake, awake !
If growth soothes covetousness, it is only in a way subject to hedonic treadmill effects.
And bear in mind that if you do so, through spite or through covetousness, not only will your goods be confiscated, but your bodies also placed in mortal danger.
To anybody who spends quality time with animals in their own comfort zones, it is utterly damned obvious that many animals experience and are entirely competent at communicating love, friendship, curiosity, jealousy, covetousness, and many other thoughts/feelings -- and, also, that they are just as able to blur species boundaries as we are.
> it is utterly damned obvious that many animals experience and are entirely competent at communicating love, friendship, curiosity, jealousy, covetousness, and many other thoughts/feelingsI have definitely observed such sentience in cats and even crows, and many other examples are apparent in numberous animal videos on YouTube etc.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use covetousness in a sentence?
It's worse than greed, it's covetousness - wanting something so much you'd take it from someone else.
What does covetousness mean?
an envious eagerness to possess something
What part of speech is covetousness?
covetousness is commonly used as noun.