The quality or state of being covetous; a persistent tendency to desire what others have, especially with envy or greed.
From covetous + -ness (noun suffix forming abstract nouns). Covetous comes from covet + -ous (adjective suffix), creating a chain of word formation.
Psychology shows covetiveness isn't just about wanting stuff—it activates the same brain regions as addiction, explaining why social media fuels it by constantly showing us what others possess.
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