possessiveness in English
noun
[pə'zesɪvnɪs]
having desire to possess, materialism
Use "possessiveness" in a sentence
1. 5 Possessiveness, jealousy, and protectiveness are high.
2. 17 This possessiveness can be a driving force behind each craftsman and his task.
3. Synonyms for Acquisitiveness include avarice, avidity, covetousness, greed, graspingness, rapaciousness, rapacity, cupidity, greediness and possessiveness
4. 26 This possessiveness can be a driving force behind each craftsman and his task.
5. By your willingness to stay at the Apophatic at all costs, you are developing a spirit of spiritual non-possessiveness (Matt
6. As anyone who has watched two puppies play knows, Biting is a natural action for dogs, a remnant of their predatory instinct as well as a sign of feelings such as fear, possessiveness, and pain
7. Developed strictly for utilitarian purposes, as a guardian of livestock, the Anatolian Shepherd is typically serious and dignified, calm and quiet – unless challenged by an intruder (animal or human). Livestock guardians bond with flock animals (such as sheep) with fierce possessiveness.