covetousnesses
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:His covetousness for the neighbor's fancy car led him to steal it.
Definition:A strong desire for something that belongs to someone else or for something that is not obtainable.
Example:The greedy businessman amassed a large fortune at the expense of his employees.
Definition:An intense and selfish desire for more than one legitimately deserves, especially money or wealth.
Example:The avarice of the rich man blinded him to the needs of the poor.
Definition:An intense, selfish, and inordinate desire to accumulate wealth or possessions.
Example:While ambition can be good, lust for success can sometimes mask an underlying covetousness.
Definition:A desire to achieve success or distinction, especially in a particular field.
Example:Her envy of her colleague’s promotion led to a strained relationship between them.
Definition:A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck.
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