Greediness: meaning, definitions and examples
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greediness
[ ˈɡriːdɪnəs ]
negative trait
The excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially with regard to money, wealth, or possessions. Greediness is often associated with selfishness and a lack of empathy for others.
Synonyms
avarice, covetousness, rapacity
Examples of usage
- His greediness led him to exploit his employees for higher profits.
- The greediness of the corporation resulted in environmental destruction for the sake of financial gain.
appetite
An intense or excessive desire for food or drink. Greediness in this context refers to the eagerness to consume and indulge in large quantities.
Synonyms
gluttony, overeating, voraciousness
Examples of usage
- Her greediness for chocolate often led her to overeat.
- The child's greediness for candy resulted in a stomach ache.
Translations
Translations of the word "greediness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ganância
🇮🇳 लालच
🇩🇪 Gier
🇮🇩 keserakahan
🇺🇦 жадібність
🇵🇱 chciwość
🇯🇵 貪欲 (どんよく)
🇫🇷 avidité
🇪🇸 avaricia
🇹🇷 açgözlülük
🇰🇷 탐욕 (tam-yok)
🇸🇦 جشع
🇨🇿 chamtivost
🇸🇰 chamtivosť
🇨🇳 贪婪 (tānlán)
🇸🇮 pohlep
🇮🇸 græðgi
🇰🇿 ашкөздік
🇬🇪 სიხარბე
🇦🇿 tamahkarlıq
🇲🇽 avaricia
Word origin
The word 'greediness' originates from the Middle English 'gredines', which is derived from the Old English 'grǣdig', meaning 'eager'. Over time, the negative connotation of excessive desire became associated with the term, leading to its current usage to describe an insatiable appetite for more than what is necessary.