: 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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George’s storyline this season also highlights his relentlessness and greed.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Described as a darkly satirical tale of family and greed, with Shakespearean roots, the show follows a ruthless real estate tycoon bent on gentrifying the heart of America, whose quest begins to threaten his empire and embroil his family in the violent past of a lakeside town.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 June 2025
The film weaves a dark fairy tale about a girl whose tears transform into pearls, exploring themes of grief, greed and transformation.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 8 June 2025
By contrast, Walz gleefully tore into Trump, saying his only animating impulses were corruption and greed.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Described as a darkly satirical tale of family and greed, with Shakespearean roots, the show follows a ruthless real estate tycoon bent on gentrifying the heart of America, whose quest begins to threaten his empire and embroil his family in the violent past of a lakeside town.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 June 2025
The film weaves a dark fairy tale about a girl whose tears transform into pearls, exploring themes of grief, greed and transformation.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 8 June 2025
By contrast, Walz gleefully tore into Trump, saying his only animating impulses were corruption and greed.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 4 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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greed
noun
: selfish desire for food, money, or possessions over and above one's needs
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