Definition: A strong and excessive desire for money or possessions.

Example: His cupidity led him to make unethical decisions in business.

Definition: A strong desire to learn or know about something, often leading to asking questions or exploring new things.

Example: Her curiosity about the stars led her to become an astronomer.

Definition: Having been affected by a spell or a strong negative force, often causing misfortune or evil.

Example: The old house was said to be cursed, bringing bad luck to anyone who lived there.

Definition: Having the most negative or evil qualities; extremely unfortunate or ill-fated.

Example: The cursedest place in the town was said to be haunted by spirits.

Definition: In a way that is marked by a curse or misfortune; unhappily or wretchedly.

Example: He cursedly trudged through the rain, feeling miserable about his day.

Definition: The condition of being under a curse or experiencing misfortune.

Example: The cursedness of the land made it difficult for anyone to live there.

Definition: A person who believes that people are motivated by self-interest and often distrusts others' sincerity or goodness.

Example: Despite her cynic attitude, she still hoped for a better world.

Definition: A person who believes that people are generally selfish and often has a negative view of human motives.

Example: Despite his cynic attitude, he still managed to find some joy in life.

Definition: Having a negative or distrustful attitude towards people and their motives, often believing that they are selfish or insincere.

Example: Her cynical view of the world made it hard for her to trust anyone.

Definition: In a way that shows distrust or disbelief in people's motives or sincerity.

Example: She cynically dismissed his apology as insincere.

Definition: A way of thinking that shows distrust or disbelief in the motives of others, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest.

Example: His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone in the organization.