Definitions

greed

[greed] / grid /

NOUN

overwhelming desire for more

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avarice excess gluttony hunger longing selfishness

STRONG

acquisitiveness avidity covetousness craving cupidity eagerness edacity esurience indulgence intemperance piggishness rapacity ravenousness voracity

WEAK

gormandizing graspingness insatiableness swinishness the gimmies

Antonyms

STRONG

apathy dislike distaste indifference

WEAK

benevolence generosity

Example Sentences

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“It is reprehensible that a state corrections officer can be seduced by greed and manipulated by others to commit such crimes that endanger the public,” Hochman said in the statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Everyone knows fear and greed power markets, but few realize that many investors have lost the ability to be fearful.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Sentencing her, Judge Jason Taylor KC said: "Blinded by your greed you persistently and manipulatively pulled whatever lever you thought necessary to fund your extravagant lifestyle."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Meanwhile, the cover of “The Behavior Gap,” his 2012 bestseller, features a roller-coaster line showing the ups and downs of greed and fear.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

From a pocket, the captain withdraws a loupe, a look of naked greed blooming on his face.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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