Meaning & use
covetousness
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A strong desire to possess something belonging to someone else.
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His covetousness grew every time he saw his neighbor's new car.
The story warns against covetousness and its corrosive effect on friendships.
A note on using this word
Covetousness specifically implies desiring something that belongs to another person, distinguishing it from general greed or ambition.
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