What is another word for graspings?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈaspɪŋz] (IPA) 
Graspings is a term used to describe someone who is overly concerned with material possessions or wealth. There are many synonyms that can describe this character trait such as greedy, avaricious, covetous, acquisitive, rapacious, and insatiable. These words allude to the insatiable desire for ownership and accumulation of tangible goods, often at the expense of others. Similar terms include mercenary, selfish, and possessive, all of which hint at a mindset of self-centeredness and a disregard for the needs and wants of others. While these terms may carry a slightly different connotation, they all describe someone who is fixated on accumulating wealth and possessions at all costs.
