hebzuchtig — meaning in English

English meaning

• greedy adj Wanting or taking more than one needs, especially money, food, or power.
• mercenary noun A soldier who fights for pay rather than out of loyalty to a country or cause.

Senses

hebzuchtig is used for these senses in English:

• greedy Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
• mercenary Motivated by personal gain.

mercenary — full definition

1. noun A soldier who fights for pay rather than out of loyalty to a country or cause.
2. noun Someone motivated chiefly by money or personal profit.
3. adj Motivated purely by money or personal gain.

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