avarice
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total lack of generosity with moneytype of:pingrerieextreme stinginess
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extreme stinginess
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extreme greed for material wealth
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a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with moneysynonyms: pingrerieantonyms:générositéthe trait of being willing to give your money or timetypes:pingrerieextreme stinginességocentrisme, égoïsmestinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of othersaviditéan excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)intérêt personnel, opportunisme, égoïsmetaking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for otherstype of:
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