: 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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Later zombie stories tried to frame the condition as a virus, usually created in a lab so the writers can cram some allegories for greed and pride in there.
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New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
Plus, Walton’s greed has left the crew with no choice but to attack gamers and steal the buyable credits required to survive.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Rutledge makes some fair points, but too bad they’re tainted by an insatiable greed.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Identifying dominant emotions such as fear, anxiety, and greed within society is also important.
—Kirill Sagitov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
Plus, Walton’s greed has left the crew with no choice but to attack gamers and steal the buyable credits required to survive.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Rutledge makes some fair points, but too bad they’re tainted by an insatiable greed.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Identifying dominant emotions such as fear, anxiety, and greed within society is also important.
—Kirill Sagitov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2025.
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greed
noun
: selfish desire for food, money, or possessions over and above one's needs
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