: 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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Avatar is very much a look at environmentalism, and ravaging natural resources for greed and corruption.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Irrational Behavior In Supply Chains From my observations, irrational behavior is common in supply chains, driven by factors such as fear, greed and misaligned incentives.
—Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The truth is that, like all actors, he is motivated by greed and hunger—the best roles, and more.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Are his words out of greed and selfishness or to better lives?
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Irrational Behavior In Supply Chains From my observations, irrational behavior is common in supply chains, driven by factors such as fear, greed and misaligned incentives.
—Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The truth is that, like all actors, he is motivated by greed and hunger—the best roles, and more.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Are his words out of greed and selfishness or to better lives?
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 June 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 5 Jul. 2025.
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noun
: selfish desire for food, money, or possessions over and above one's needs
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