Synonyms of avidness

avidness

noun

1

as in greed

an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions

with the avidness of a child in a candy store, scores of holiday shoppers raced to grab the early-bird specials

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in enthusiasm

urgent desire or interest

he approaches every new challenge in life with the avidness of a man half his age

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enthusiasm
• thirst
• appetite
• excitement
• desirousness
• hunger
• eagerness
• impatience
• avidity
• ardor
• lust
• keenness
• passion
• ambition
• zeal
• alacrity
• readiness
• quickness
• zest
• gusto
• willingness
• warmth
• appetence
• appetency
• fervency
• amenability

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifference
• apathy
• nonchalance
• casualness
• insouciance
• unconcern
• detachment
• aloofness
• impassivity
• languor
• languidness
• lukewarmness
• halfheartedness