Synonyms for

Acquisitive

Verb / ʌˈkwɪzʌtɪv / Another word for acquisitive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or showing a strong desire to own or acquire things

Synonyms & similar words

unacquisitive grasping greedy ambitious materialistic covetous possessive acquiring hoarding acquiring avid rapacious voracious consumptive desirous eager ferocious hungry insatiable ravenous usurious

Example sentences

  1. The acquisitive nature of some people can lead them to make poor decisions.
  2. She had an acquisitive personality and was always looking for the next thing to buy.
  3. His acquisitive tendencies made him a successful businessman.
  4. The acquisitive behavior of squirrels is well-known to those who live near wooded areas.
  5. The acquisitive mindset of the culture led to a focus on material possessions.

Quotes

  • 'Acquisitiveness is a trait that has been selected because it increases reproductive success.' - Daniel Levitin
  • 'Acquisitiveness is one of the most tenacious of human desires.' - David Graeber
  • 'Acquisitiveness is the basis of social and economic life, but it is not the basis of life.' - Leo Tolstoy

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