Cupidity
noun
An intense desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.
His cupidity for his neighbor's wealth led him to deceive his friend.
Often appears as...
- blinded by cupidity
- cupidity for wealth
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
An intense desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.
His cupidity for his neighbor's wealth led him to deceive his friend.
Often appears as...
- blinded by cupidity
- cupidity for wealth
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Cupidity has a negative meaning and implies excessive or wrongful desire for gains.
His cupidity led to unethical business practices.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Money
Cupidity isn't always about wealth; it can be for any possession or advantage.
Her cupidity for fame overshadowed her morals.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Using 'cupidity' can emphasize the strong, often negative emotions behind someone's actions.
Cupidity consumed him whenever he saw her extensive art collection.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Cupidity has a negative meaning and implies excessive or wrongful desire for gains.
His cupidity led to unethical business practices.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Money
Cupidity isn't always about wealth; it can be for any possession or advantage.
Her cupidity for fame overshadowed her morals.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Using 'cupidity' can emphasize the strong, often negative emotions behind someone's actions.
Cupidity consumed him whenever he saw her extensive art collection.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Cupidity has a negative meaning and implies excessive or wrongful desire for gains.
His cupidity led to unethical business practices.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Money
Cupidity isn't always about wealth; it can be for any possession or advantage.
Her cupidity for fame overshadowed her morals.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Using 'cupidity' can emphasize the strong, often negative emotions behind someone's actions.
Cupidity consumed him whenever he saw her extensive art collection.
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Quote examples
John James Audubon
American Scientist
The Fur Company may be called the exterminating medium of these wild and almost uninhabitable regions, which cupidity or the love of money alone would induce man to venture into. Where can I now go and find nature undisturbed?
Quote examples
Francis of Assisi
Italian Saint
Holy poverty confounds cupidity and avarice and the cares of this world.
Quote examples
John James Audubon
American Scientist
The Fur Company may be called the exterminating medium of these wild and almost uninhabitable regions, which cupidity or the love of money alone would induce man to venture into. Where can I now go and find nature undisturbed?
Quote examples
Francis of Assisi
Italian Saint
Holy poverty confounds cupidity and avarice and the cares of this world.
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