Definition

The quality of being greedy or wanting more than one needs.

Example

His graspingness for wealth led him to make unethical decisions.

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about how graspingness can affect relationships.

That's an interesting point; it can really drive people apart.

Yeah, sometimes people are so focused on what they want that they forget about others.

Exactly, it’s important to find a balance to keep connections strong.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Graspingness is formed from "grasp" (from Old English "græpsian", meaning to seize or take hold) and "-ing" (a suffix indicating the action or process) combined with "-ness" (a suffix indicating a state or quality). The word refers to the quality or state of being eager to seize or take hold of something, often in a greedy or covetous manner.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'seizing' ('grasp') and the state of being that way ('-ness') — this helps you remember that 'graspingness' refers to the quality of being eager to take or hold onto things.

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