rapaciousness

/rə'peiʃəsnis/ Cách viết khác : (rapacity) /rə'pæsiti/
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rapaciousness

A cartoon character's rapaciousness is shown by his overflowing treasure chest.

Definition

Noun: 1. An excessive, insatiable desire for wealth or possessions; greed: The quality of wanting to acquire and hoard money or material goods far beyond what is needed, often through unscrupulous or forceful means. 2. Extreme gluttony; voraciousness: An excessive and insatiable appetite for food.

Usage
  • Rapaciousness is a formal and critical noun used to describe a severe, often predatory form of greed or hunger. It implies a lack of restraint and a willingness to exploit others to satisfy one's desires.
  • It is typically used in contexts discussing economics, business, politics, or behavior, highlighting a morally reprehensible level of consumption or acquisition.
Examples
  • The documentary exposed the rapaciousness of the corporation, which prioritized profits over environmental and community health.
  • Historians often note the rapaciousness of colonial powers in stripping resources from conquered lands.
  • His rapaciousness at the buffet table was astonishing; he cleared entire platters by himself.
Advanced Usage
  • "The rapaciousness of the market": A phrase used to criticize unchecked capitalism or financial systems that encourage extreme, destructive greed.
  • "A rapaciousness that knows no bounds": An idiom emphasizing limitless and insatiable greed.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rapacious (adjective): Having or showing a rapacious nature.
    • The rapacious warlord seized control of the region's mines.
  • Rapacity (noun): A direct synonym for rapaciousness, often used interchangeably.
  • Predatory (adjective): Seeking to exploit or oppress others, closely related in meaning when describing behavior.
Synonyms
  • Greed
  • Avarice
  • Voracity
  • Cupidity
  • Insatiability
Antonyms
  • Generosity
  • Altruism
  • Temperance
  • Moderation
  • Asceticism
rapaciousness

A cartoon character's rapaciousness is shown by his overflowing treasure chest.

Noun
  1. an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)
    • the greediness of lawyers
  2. extreme gluttony

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