greed

[US]/ɡriːd/
[UK]/ɡriːd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a selfish and excessive desire for more of something, such as money or power.

Phrases & Collocations

insatiable greed

Example Sentences

Greed is the root of all evil.

His greed for power knows no bounds.

The company's downfall was caused by greed.

She couldn't resist the greed for more money.

Greed often leads to unethical behavior.

The greed of the wealthy elite is staggering.

He was consumed by greed and lost everything.

The greed of some politicians is appalling.

Greed can blind people to the consequences of their actions.

The insatiable greed of the corporation led to its downfall.

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