covetousness

Meanings

• Noun

  A strong desire to possess something, especially something that is not needed or that belongs to someone else.

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Rhymes

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Desirousness , Greediness , Jezebelness , Miserliness

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Variants

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covetous , covetously , covetousness , covetousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French covetous, from coveter to desire, covete covet, from Latin concupiscere to desire strongly, be enamored of, from con- 'together' + cupere 'to desire'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'covetous' was used in the King James Version of the Bible to translate the original Hebrew and Greek words for 'desire' or 'lust' in the Ten Commandments.

2. In Shakespeare's play 'Measure for Measure', the character Claudio is punished for coveting the virginity of his fiancée, Juliet.

3. The seven deadly sins, as identified by Christianity, include covetousness (along with lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, and pride).

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Related Concepts

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1. Greed: A strong desire to have more of something, especially material wealth, often at the expense of others.

2. Envy: A feeling of displeasure or resentment towards someone because they have something that one desires or admires.

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Culture

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Covetousness is a concept that has been explored extensively in literature, particularly in religious and philosophical texts. It is often portrayed as a negative trait, representing greed, envy, and desire for material possessions. One of the most famous references to covetousness is the Ten Commandments, which warn against coveting one's neighbor's wife, possessions, or status.

How to Memorize "covetousness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person looking longingly at an object they desire, unable to resist the urge to possess it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'covetousness' with the feeling of wanting something badly, even if it's not necessary or belongs to someone else.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by associating the word 'covetousness' with the phrase 'strongly wanting something not rightfully yours'.

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