cupidity

 
Pronunciation: /kjuːˈpɪdɪti/

noun

[mass noun]
  • greed for money or possessions: new wealth, however tainted by cupidity and egoism, tends to be favourable for the arts

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French cupidite or Latin cupiditas, from cupidus 'desirous', from cupere 'to desire'. Compare with covet