: 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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Crashes, bubbles, greed, fear—it’s all been done before.
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David Materazzi, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
This Orwellian hypocrisy is the madness that develops from decades of greed, corruption, moral failure and cultural anomie.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
And once again, all the money in the world can’t save him from paying a price for his greed.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Barry offers audiences entry into a sinister world driven by greed, power and the desire to subjugate others.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
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David Materazzi, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
This Orwellian hypocrisy is the madness that develops from decades of greed, corruption, moral failure and cultural anomie.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
And once again, all the money in the world can’t save him from paying a price for his greed.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Barry offers audiences entry into a sinister world driven by greed, power and the desire to subjugate others.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 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 12 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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