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hoggishness Synonyms

Another word for hoggishness

Choosing another word for hoggishness depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being excessively greedy, gluttonous, or selfish.

Usage Example

"His shameless piggishness at the banquet left very little food for the guests who arrived late."

Strongest
piggishness
gluttony
greediness
Strong
greed
selfishness
voracity
rapacity

• noun (Context 2)

Coarse, filthy, or boorish behavior resembling that attributed to a swine.

Usage Example

"The sheer swinishness of the tenants became apparent when the landlord inspected the trashed apartment."

Strongest
swinishness
Strong
boorishness
coarseness
filthiness
vulgarity

Opposites of hoggishness

The opposite of hoggishness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

generosity
selflessness
refinement
cleanliness
moderation
politeness
courtesy
temperance
See all opposites of hoggishness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hoggishness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hoggishness
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