: 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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There was some blowback to Walmart’s announcement, with some of President Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters accusing the company of greed and using tariffs as an excuse.
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
That move was derided as an example of the N.F.L.’s bottomless greed and willingness to abandon fans and their city in search of more money.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Trump’s tariffs, low supplies, and greed from AMD’s GPU partners have all been blamed as factors for the price increases.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
The present, however, offers ample proof of a different kind of transformation, powered by laziness and greed.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 20 May 2025
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
That move was derided as an example of the N.F.L.’s bottomless greed and willingness to abandon fans and their city in search of more money.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Trump’s tariffs, low supplies, and greed from AMD’s GPU partners have all been blamed as factors for the price increases.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
The present, however, offers ample proof of a different kind of transformation, powered by laziness and greed.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 20 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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noun
: selfish desire for food, money, or possessions over and above one's needs
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