Synonyms of covetousness

covetousness

noun

1

as in jealousy

a painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too

his covetousness for his neighbors' things spoils any enjoyment he might have of his own possessions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jealousy
• hatred
• resentment
• envy
• enviousness
• invidiousness
• malice
• enmity
• animosity
• green-eyed monster
• ill will
• spitefulness
• maliciousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sympathy
• kindness
• goodwill
• benevolence

2

as in greed

an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions

an insatiable covetousness made her work long hours so that she could afford expensive things

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of covetousness

And yet his movie is mischievously multi-layered enough that the idea of covetousness does open up heady new seams of interpretation. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Simple fasting from food can be ruined — rendered not pleasing to Allah — if spoiled by telling lies, slander, denouncing someone behind his back, swearing a false oath, greed or covetousness. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026