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greed

/ɡriːd/
greed
Adverb:greedily
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Adjective:greedy
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1

An intense, selfish desire to acquire more than one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth, power, or food.

Example

"The company's collapse was driven by corporate greed and a disregard for ethical regulations."

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• Rhymes for greed

• Nearby Words

grebe
grecian
greece
greed
greedily
greediness
greedy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in early 17th-century English as a back-formation from the older adjective 'greedy', which derives from Old English 'grǣdig' (meaning 'voracious, covetous, or eager').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greed
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