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greedy Antonyms

Opposite of greedy

Because the opposite of greedy shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing an intense, selfish desire for wealth, power, or possessions, far beyond what one needs.

Usage Example

"The generous landlord raised the rent twice in a single year without making any repairs to the building."

Strongest
generous
selfless
unselfish
Strong
charitable
altruistic
benevolent

• adjective (Context 2)

Having an excessive or insatiable desire for food or drink.

Usage Example

"The abstemious puppiesfinished their own bowls of kibble and immediately tried to steal from the older dog."

Strong
abstemious
temperate
moderate

Similar words to greedy

Words similar to greedy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

gluttonous
avaricious
covetous
voracious
grasping
rapacious
acquisitive
ravenous
See all synonyms of greedy

• Nearby Words

greed
greedily
greediness
greedy
green
greenfield
greenhorn

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Greedy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/greedy
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