grasp·ing

(grăs′pĭng)

adj.

Exceedingly eager for material gain; avaricious.

grasp′ing·ly adv.

grasp′ing·ness n.

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graspingness

(ˈɡrɑːspɪŋnɪs)

greed

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graspingness

noun

Excessive desire for more than one needs or deserves:

acquisitiveness, avarice, avariciousness, avidity, covetousness, cupidity, greed.

Informal: grabbiness.

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