greediness

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

Translation

n.excessive desire for more than one needs or deserves; an intense and selfish desire for something

Phrases & Collocations

greediness leads

overcome greediness

greediness destroys

greediness breeds

excessive greediness

combat greediness

greediness and selfishness

recognize greediness

greediness ruins

embrace greediness

Example Sentences

his greediness for wealth led him to make unethical decisions.

greediness can often cloud a person's judgment.

we need to address the greediness in our society.

her greediness for power caused her to lose friends.

greediness is a common flaw in human nature.

he realized that his greediness was harming his relationships.

greediness can drive people to commit terrible acts.

they were blinded by their greediness and missed the warning signs.

his greediness for more led to his downfall.

greediness often leads to dissatisfaction and unhappiness.

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