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English noun: greediness

1. greediness (attribute) an excessive desire for food


Synonymshoggishness, piggishness


Broader (hypernym)gluttony

2. greediness (attribute) an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)


SamplesThe greediness of lawyers.


Synonymsrapaciousness, voraciousness


Broader (hypernym)selfishness









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