greediness Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an excessive desire for food
hoggishness; piggishness.
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noun an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)
voraciousness; rapaciousness.
- the greediness of lawyers
WordNet
Greed"i*ness noun
Etymology
AS gr?dignes.Definitions
The quality of being greedy; vehement and selfish desire. Fox in stealth, wolf in greediness. Shak.
Syn.-- Ravenousness; voracity; eagerness; avidity.