greed
word
/ˈɡɹid/
greed
/ɡɹˈiːd/
greed
Definition
An intense and selfish desire to have more of something, especially money or food.
Usage & Nuances
"Greed" is always negative and is often used to criticize people or actions focused only on personal gain. Frequently appears in phrases like "corporate greed" or "out of greed." Not to be confused with "need" (necessity) or "desire" (neutral). Rarely used casually; more common in moral, business, or social discussions.
Spanish: codicia - avariciaPortuguese (BR): ganância - avarezaPortuguese (PT): ganância - avarezaChinese (Simplified): 贪婪 - 贪心Chinese (Traditional): 貪婪 - 貪心Hindi: लालचArabic: الطمعBengali: লোভRussian: жадностьJapanese: 貪欲 - 欲深さVietnamese: lòng thamKorean: 탐욕Turkish: açgözlülükUrdu: لالچIndonesian: keserakahan
Example Sentences
Greed can lead people to make bad choices.
basic
Many wars have started because of greed.
basic
The king was ruined by his own greed.
basic
Some people think greed is driving the housing market up.
natural
He was blinded by greed and ignored his friends' warnings.
natural
There's a fine line between ambition and greed.
natural