noun
- an intense desire to possess something, especially something that belongs to another person
Usage: uncountable; often considered a negative character trait
Examples
- His covetousness for wealth led him to make unethical business decisions.
- The covetousness displayed by the wealthy merchant made him unpopular in the community.
- She struggled with covetousness whenever she saw her neighbor's new car.
- Covetousness is often listed as one of the seven deadly sins.
- The child's covetousness for toys he couldn't have caused frequent tantrums.
- Ancient philosophers warned against covetousness as a source of unhappiness.