Cupidity: meaning, definitions and examples

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cupidity

 

[ kyoo-PID-itee ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

greed, desire

Cupidity refers to an intense desire for wealth or material possessions. It is often associated with an insatiable longing for more than one needs or deserves. This term emphasizes a selfish pursuit of riches, highlighting a moral or ethical concern related to greed.

Synonyms

avarice, covetousness, greed, insatiability.

Examples of usage

  • Her cupidity led her to betray her closest friends.
  • The company's cupidity ultimately caused its downfall.
  • He was accused of cupidity for seeking profits at any cost.

Translations

Translations of the word "cupidity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cupididade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketamakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐะดั–ะฑะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chciwoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒชๆฌฒ (ใฉใ‚“ใ‚ˆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aviditรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ codicia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงgรถzlรผlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ์š•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chamtivost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chamtivosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดชๅฉช (tฤn lรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lakomnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรฆรฐgi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพาฃา“ะฐา›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒซแƒแƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™ddindษ™n artฤฑq istษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ avaricia

Etymology

The word 'cupidity' originates from the Latin word 'cupiditas', which means 'desire' or 'greed'. This term is derived from 'cupere', meaning 'to desire' or 'to wish for'. The connection between longing and selfishness is deeply rooted in its etymology. The term has been in use since the late 15th century in English literature and often carries a negative connotation, especially in discussions of morality and ethics. It has been used by various authors and philosophers to critique the excessive desire for wealth and possessions, illustrating the moral dilemmas associated with materialism.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,406, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.