noun
greed
greed
noun
1
An excessive desire for more than one needs, especially money, food, or possessions.
"His greed for profit led him to cut corners on safety."
"Pure greed drove the company to overwork its staff."
How to Use Greed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWanting far more than you actually need, especially of money or food, in a selfish way.
Common pairings
human greed
greed for power
out of greed
Word Forms
greeded past tense, greeds plural, greeds singular
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Etymology
A back-formation from the older adjective greedy, first recorded around 1600.