acquisitiveness

[US]/əˈkwɪzətɪvnəs/
[UK]/əˈkwiːzɪtɪvnis/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A strong desire to possess or acquire things, especially material possessions.
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Example Sentences

his acquisitiveness led him to hoard money and possessions.

the company's acquisitiveness has resulted in a string of mergers and acquisitions.

her acquisitiveness stemmed from a childhood of poverty.

he tried to disguise his acquisitiveness as a desire for success.

the politician's acquisitiveness was evident in his lavish lifestyle.

her insatiable acquisitiveness made her impossible to satisfy.

the artist's work reflected his acquisitiveness for beauty and perfection.

his acquisitiveness blinded him to the needs of others.

the team's acquisitiveness pushed them to achieve great things.

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