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COVETOUSNESS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Covetousness.

Covetousness - as a noun

An envious eagerness to possess something

Extreme greed for material wealth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avarice12avariciousness19cupidity16

Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avarice12avaritiagreed7rapacity15

Example Sentences

"His covetousness for power led him to step on others to get ahead."
"The pastor preached about the dangers of covetousness and the importance of contentment."
"Her covetousness for expensive jewelry left her in financial ruin."
"The company's success bred envy and covetousness among its competitors."
"His excessive covetousness made him blind to the needs of others."
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Word Game Points

Is COVETOUSNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, covetousness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COVETOUSNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is COVETOUSNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, covetousness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COVETOUSNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is COVETOUSNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, covetousness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COVETOUSNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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