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Definition of greediness

greediness

/ˈɡriː.di.nəs/
gree · di · ness
Adverb:greedily
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Adjective:greedy
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• noun

1

An intense and selfish desire for wealth, power, or possessions beyond what one needs.

Example

"The executive's unchecked greediness eventually led to the collapse of the entire financial firm."

2

Excessive eagerness or voraciousness in eating or drinking.

Example

"The stray dog ate the bowl of food with surprising greediness after days of wandering."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'grǣdignes', formed from 'grǣdig' (voracious, covetous, eager) and the abstract noun suffix '-nes'.

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