English · Emotions & Feelings
greed
ɡriːd
[ɡriːd]
intense selfish desire
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A strong and selfish desire for more wealth, food, or power.
Example
Greed often leads people into trouble.
Greed often leads people into trouble.
Etymology
Back-formation from 'greedy'.
How & Where It’s Used
Names the vice of wanting too much.