unmaterialistic
Not craving things
Unmaterialistic describes someone who places little importance on possessions, money, or physical comforts.
An unmaterialistic person values experiences, relationships, or ideas over acquiring things: She was surprisingly unmaterialistic for someone who grew up wealthy.
The word often carries positive connotations of spiritual or philosophical depth.
Sparing with resources
- declutterRemove unnecessary items
- spartanRigorously simple, unadorned
- asceticOne who renounces indulgence
- austereSeverely simple and unadorned
pared-down · essentialist · simple · modest · unadorned · streamlined · bare · basic
Surpassing usual limits
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- meditationFocused attention practice
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- renunciationFormal surrender of claim
ascetic · monastic · zen · karma · nirvana · soulful · sacred · pilgrimage
Thankfulness for kindness received
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
serenity · sufficiency · enough · simplicity · well-being · ease · tranquility · equanimity
Concerned with others' welfare
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- givingTransferring to another
- charitableGiving to those needing
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
compassionate · humanitarian · volunteer · service · goodwill · helping · caring · kindness
Having strong moral beliefs
- idealisticPursuing unrealistic standards
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- authenticVerified as original
- unpretentiousLacking false superiority
grounded · humble · down-to-earth · genuine · sincere · uncorrupted · noble · ethical
frugal
Sparing with resources
- declutterRemove unnecessary items
- spartanRigorously simple, unadorned
- asceticOne who renounces indulgence
austere · pared-down · essentialist · simple · modest · unadorned · streamlined · bare · basic · functional
transcendence
Surpassing usual limits
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- meditationFocused attention practice
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
renunciation · ascetic · monastic · zen · karma · nirvana · soulful · sacred · pilgrimage · contemplative
gratitude
Thankfulness for kindness received
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
peace · serenity · sufficiency · enough · simplicity · well-being · ease · tranquility · equanimity · harmony
selfless
Concerned with others' welfare
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- givingTransferring to another
- charitableGiving to those needing
benevolent · compassionate · humanitarian · volunteer · service · goodwill · helping · caring · kindness · sharing
principled
Having strong moral beliefs
- idealisticPursuing unrealistic standards
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- authenticVerified as original
unpretentious · grounded · humble · down-to-earth · genuine · sincere · uncorrupted · noble · ethical · virtuous
unmaterialisticmaterialistic
Prioritizing physical wealth
acquisitive · consumerist · money-grubbing · greedy · worldly
unmaterialisticgreedy
Excessively wanting more
selfish · self-centered · grasping · rapacious · mercenary
unmaterialisticselfish
Concerned only with oneself
self-centered · worldly · keeping up with the Joneses · shallow · superficial
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