Synonyms of acquisitiveness

acquisitiveness

noun

as in greed

an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions

the queen's acquisitiveness would not be satisfied until she owned the largest diamond in the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acquisitiveness

Many critics of such wanton cosmic acquisitiveness balk at the idea of scarcely regulated private-sector lunar strip-mining. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026

Following too closely in its protagonist’s footsteps, The Queen of Versailles presents only two options — tough but spiritually fulfilling material deprivation or unconstrained acquisitiveness. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025