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greediness Synonyms

Another word for greediness

Choosing another word for greediness depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
greed
avarice
cupidity
covetousness
Strong
rapacity
acquisitiveness
graspingness
selfishness

• noun (Context 2)

Excessive eagerness or voraciousness in eating or drinking.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
gluttony
voracity
voraciousness
Strong
ravenousness
gourmandism
piggyness

Opposites of greediness

The opposite of greediness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

generosity
selflessness
moderation
altruism
temperance
benevolence
restraint
munificence
See all opposites of greediness

• Nearby Words

greece
greed
greedily
greediness
greedy
greek
greek tortoise

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Greediness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/greediness
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