mercenariness
- noun
- /ˌmɜr.səˈnɛr.i.nəs/
:
mercenarismo
- Her mercenariness was evident in every professional decision she made, always choosing the highest bidder.
Examples
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The politician's mercenariness alienated voters who valued honesty and public service.
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Accusations of mercenariness damaged the charity's reputation among its donors.
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His mercenariness was evident in every business deal he made.
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The mercenariness of some politicians is often criticized.
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Her mercenariness showed when she abandoned her principles for a lucrative contract.
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Many criticized the mercenariness of corporate leaders who prioritize profit over employee welfare.
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The author's mercenariness was clear as he accepted sponsorships from companies with controversial practices.
Synonyms
1
9.9
A very strong desire to have more money and things
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4.0
Wanting too much money or things and not being satisfied
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8.8
A very strong desire for money and things
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9.9
A very strong desire to take more than is fair
A strong, single-minded desire to get money and material things
Putting money and things above other values
A very strong desire to have a lot of money and things
A strong greedy wish to take more than is fair
Antonyms
How Mercenary
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Mercenariness comes from mercenary, which goes back to the old Latin root merces and the familiar word merchant, meaning 'pay' or 'wages'. So, mercenariness is the quality of acting mainly for personal gain or money rather than for loyalty or honesty.