greed

noun
UK: /ɡriːd/
US: /ɡriːd/

  1. A strong and selfish desire for wealth or power.

    1. His greed made him steal the money.
    2. Corporate greed led to the pollution of the river, harming local wildlife.

  2. Excessive desire, especially for food or money.

    1. Her greed made her eat all the cake.
    2. The company's overwhelming greed motivated them to exploit their workers.

Synonyms

avarice cupidity rapacity selfishness
greed verb

  1. To have a strong and selfish desire for something.

    1. He greed for power and control.
    2. The investor greed for higher returns, ignoring the associated risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "greed" in English means: A strong and selfish desire for wealth or power., Excessive desire, especially for food or money..

The phonetic transcription of "greed" is /ɡriːd/ in British English and /ɡriːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "greed": avarice, cupidity, rapacity, selfishness.

Example usage of "greed": "His greed made him steal the money.". More examples on the page.