: a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (such as money) than is needed
motivated by naked ambition and greed
Examples of greed in a Sentence
He was a ruthless businessman, motivated by naked ambition and greed.
don't let greed for riches control you
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As the dynasty outsider, Henry (Boszhardt) must battle his ruthless stepmother (Gershon), who is under the influence of a demon that feeds on greed.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
The lawyer said greed is the driving factor behind the way the devices are manufactured, and called on the industry to do better.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Human behavior, driven by greed, is a recurring villain.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Mammon, the lord of avarice and demon god of greed and money.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
The lawyer said greed is the driving factor behind the way the devices are manufactured, and called on the industry to do better.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Human behavior, driven by greed, is a recurring villain.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Mammon, the lord of avarice and demon god of greed and money.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for greed
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“Greed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greed. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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greed
noun
: selfish desire for food, money, or possessions over and above one's needs
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