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Avarice is an excessive desire for wealth or material possessions, often used as a synonym for greed. It matters because it's considered a significant character flaw and moral weakness in many religious, ethical, and philosophical traditions that shape how people understand right and wrong.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- Seven deadly sins
- Image
- Avarice - Jacob Matham.jpg
- Said to be same as
- greed
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- opposite of
- generosity
- described by source
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