nonpecuniary

Beyond mere money

Nonpecuniary means not involving money.

The term appears in legal and economic contexts to describe damages, benefits, or interests that can't be measured in dollars: nonpecuniary damages for pain and suffering, nonpecuniary benefits like job satisfaction or prestige.

The opposite of pecuniary, which relates to money.

intangible

satisfaction

State of fulfilled desires

contentment · gratification · joy · pleasure · meaning · purpose · autonomy · self-actualization · peace · security

reputational

esteem

Favorable opinion of worth

  • prestigeReputation commanding admiration
  • statusOne's relative position
  • honorHigh regard, moral dignity

respect · recognition · credibility · goodwill · standing · dignity · stature · influence · prominence · renown

ethical

altruism

Prioritizing others' wellbeing

equity · morality · virtue · principle · conscience · empathy · generosity · selflessness · charity · kindness

social

community

Collective of connected people

cooperation · kinship · camaraderie · belonging · networking · alliance · partnership · collaboration · affiliation · mutual aid

Opposites
monetary nature

nonpecuniarypecuniary

Relating to money

monetary · financial · fiscal · economic · remunerative

Family

impecunious, pecuniary, peculate, impecuniosity

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