chrematistic
- adjective
- /krɪˈmætɪstɪk/
- Formal
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crematístico
- His chrematistic mindset often led him to prioritize profit over ethics.
Examples
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His chrematistic ambitions often overshadowed his concern for ethical practices.
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Some critics argue that modern art markets have become overly chrematistic in nature.
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The economist warned against a purely chrematistic approach to business and society.
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Many people find the chrematistic values of modern society troubling.
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The economist warned against a purely chrematistic approach to business and society.
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Some critics argue that modern art markets have become overly chrematistic in nature.
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His chrematistic ambitions often overshadowed his concern for ethical practices.
Synonyms
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1.4
Wanting more food, money, or things than needed
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6.0
Wanting a lot of money, even if it hurts other people
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9.3
Very greedy for money and willing to take things from others
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9.2
Always wants more money and is never satisfied
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6.5
Showing a strong desire to get a lot of money, often at others' expense
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8.2
Wanting to get more money or things in a selfish way
Wanting very much to get money or things
Antonyms
How Materialistic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chrematistic comes from the Greek root chrema meaning 'money' and was used long ago to talk about 'making money', so it can describe a strong focus on getting wealth as the main goal.