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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for covetousness
Noun
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Someone once told me that jealousy is fine, and envy is bad.—
Andrew Goldman,
Vulture,
16 June 2025 -
Turn your jealousy into admiration and use it to fuel your ambition in a positive way.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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George’s storyline this season also highlights his relentlessness and greed.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Described as a darkly satirical tale of family and greed, with Shakespearean roots, the show follows a ruthless real estate tycoon bent on gentrifying the heart of America, whose quest begins to threaten his empire and embroil his family in the violent past of a lakeside town.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
Noun
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There is a strong sense of hatred toward Netanyahu, whose calls for the Iranian public to take this opportunity to rise up and overthrow their leaders are seemingly falling flat.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
19 June 2025
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Miller is a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
Noun
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This helps prevent confusion, resentment, or unrealistic assumptions—especially under stress.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Unrealistic demands can lead to burnout, resentment and a loss of productivity across the entire team.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Sofia D’Amato, a 22-year-old Venetian, emphasized that the protests weren’t about envy for Bezos’ wealth or power.—
Sharon Braithwaite,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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These questions are unpleasant to contemplate, but they must be asked: Did Trump act out of envy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military prowess?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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“Covetousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covetousness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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