greed (Meaning)
greed (n)
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
greed (n.)
An eager desire or longing; greediness; as, a greed of gain.
Synonyms & Antonyms of greed
Synonyms:
- lust
- selfishness
- materialism
- commercialism
- passion
- graspingness
- mercenariness
- gluttony
- avidity
- longing
- possessiveness
- craving
- avidness
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- gluttonousness
- yearning
- yen
- ravenousness
- piggishness
- self-centeredness
- itch
- self-interest
- drive
- voracity
- egoism
- pining
- egotism
- hankering
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word greed
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves, reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for w
covetousness, rapacity, desire, rapaciousness, greediness, avariciousness, cupidity, appetite, hunger,avarice
fulfillment, generosity, fulfillment,satisfaction, fulfilment, contentment, contentment, generosity, gratification, gratification
The insatiable greed of the corporate elite has left countless lives in ruin.
Driven by greed, he amassed a fortune at the expense of his employees' well-being.
The lottery winner's initial euphoria faded as greed overshadowed his contentment.
Greed prompted the politician to accept bribes and betray his constituents.
