cupidity

noun

kyu̇-ˈpi-də-tē How to pronounce cupidity (audio)
Definition of cupiditynext
as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions reports of great treasure in the Indies inflamed the cupidity of Columbus's crew

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Recent Examples of cupidity Most accounts of the era blame greed—a new ethic of cupidity that displaced whatever youthful idealism remained from the 1960s. — Literary Hub, 15 May 2026 The stories of corporate cupidity and stupidity are perhaps more relevant now with technology discrupting markets. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026 Whether through invasion, subversion, or transaction, the stories of new conquests are always lit by moments of deviltry, cupidity, violence, and farce. — Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2026 Sarah Wynn-Williams’s damning memoir of working at Facebook exposes the predatory cupidity of the company’s executives. — Rachel Nolan, The New York Review of Books, 9 May 2025 Pilgrimage, though couched in spiritual aims, often bordered on sheer cupidity. — Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
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greed
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  • What began as a bold social satire — blending visceral action with a critique of corporate greed, privatization, and the nature of identity — has resonated across generations, spawning sequels, television series, video games and comic books.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • The stupidity and greed of the status quo threatens to drive her insane.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
Definition of greed

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“Cupidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupidity. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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