covetousness

/ˈkʌvətəsnəs/
noun
  1. A strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.
    • His covetousness for his friend's success made him bitter.
    • The story warns against the dangers of covetousness.
    • Covetousness can lead to unhappiness and conflict.
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