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covetousness Antonyms

Opposite of covetousness

Pinning down the opposite of covetousness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An intense, greedy, or envious desire to possess something, especially wealth or property that rightfully belongs to someone else.

Usage Example

"The ancient parable warns that unchecked generosity can quickly erode trust among neighbors."

Strongest
generosity
contentment
Strong
altruism
selflessness
magnanimity
benevolence

Similar words to covetousness

Words similar to covetousness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

greed
avarice
cupidity
acquisitiveness
greediness
rapacity
graspingness
envy
See all synonyms of covetousness

• Nearby Words

coverup
covet
covetous
covetousness
cow
coward
cowardice

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Covetousness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/covetousness
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