Greedy
adjective
Wanting a lot more food, money, etc. than you need.
She is always greedy for more cake, even though she's just eaten.
Often appears as...
- greedy for money
- greedy businessman
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Disapproving
adjective
Having or showing an excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved.
The company has been making greedy profits at the expense of its workers.
Often appears as...
- greedy exploitation
- greedy desire
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Disapproving
adjective
Keen and overly eager to acquire or possess.
His eyes were greedy for the prize.
Often appears as...
- greedy eyes
- greedy for success
adjective
Wanting a lot more food, money, etc. than you need.
She is always greedy for more cake, even though she's just eaten.
Often appears as...
- greedy for money
- greedy businessman
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Having or showing an excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved.
The company has been making greedy profits at the expense of its workers.
Often appears as...
- greedy exploitation
- greedy desire
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Keen and overly eager to acquire or possess.
His eyes were greedy for the prize.
Often appears as...
- greedy eyes
- greedy for success
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Judgment
Calling someone greedy often suggests a negative opinion, so use it carefully in conversations.
Sarah called Tom greedy for taking the largest slice of pizza.
Pro Tip 2/3Expresses Excess
'Greedy' implies more than just liking something a lot, it indicates taking or wanting more than fair.
He's called greedy because he never shares his snacks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Food
While often associated with food, 'greedy' can apply to any resource, like money or time.
My greedy coworker always takes the best shifts.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Judgment
Calling someone greedy often suggests a negative opinion, so use it carefully in conversations.
Sarah called Tom greedy for taking the largest slice of pizza.
Pro Tip 2/3Expresses Excess
'Greedy' implies more than just liking something a lot, it indicates taking or wanting more than fair.
He's called greedy because he never shares his snacks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Food
While often associated with food, 'greedy' can apply to any resource, like money or time.
My greedy coworker always takes the best shifts.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Judgment
Calling someone greedy often suggests a negative opinion, so use it carefully in conversations.
Sarah called Tom greedy for taking the largest slice of pizza.
Pro Tip 2/3Expresses Excess
'Greedy' implies more than just liking something a lot, it indicates taking or wanting more than fair.
He's called greedy because he never shares his snacks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Food
While often associated with food, 'greedy' can apply to any resource, like money or time.
My greedy coworker always takes the best shifts.
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His Epic Message Will...
underestimated our strength contrary to popular belief millions are waking up out of their sleep saying our home being taken right up under our feet we cannot allow a history to be written by the wicked greedy and loony it is our duty to protect Mother Nature from those who refuse to see her beauty call me crazy
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Female Hyenas are Queens...
greedy they have a bad public image but we're going to debunk the myths surrounding these misunderstood animals and explore some of the more positive character traits of the spotted hyena do females always lead their clan and what is it about hyenas that has allowed them to thrive
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Can a divided America...
The right -- social conservatives, not libertarians -- social conservatives generally believe people can be greedy and sexual and selfish, and we need regulation, and we need restrictions. So, yeah, if you knock down all the walls, allow people to communicate all over the world,
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A kinder, gentler...
And that's a lot of the reason why we care so much about our careers and indeed start caring so much about material goods. You know, we're often told that we live in very materialistic times, that we're all greedy people. I don't think we are particularly materialistic.
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Wall Street in prison PIPE...
him the welfare checks were being delivered that day in his neighborhood the envelopes were color-coded they said so those were the ones they looked for and stole number one rule is don't be wet don't eat breathe criminals are greedy on it we went it all all the time
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How to ask for help --...
Sometimes it feels like people are so eager to prove that they're not weak and greedy when they ask your for help, they're completely missing out on how uncomfortable they're making you feel. And by the way -- how am I supposed to find it satisfying to help you
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The myth of King Midas...
Midas cast a greedy eye over his surroundings. Despite the luxury in which he lived, no amount of precious jewels, finest silk or splendid decor felt like enough. His life, he thought, was lacking luster; what he needed was more gold.
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Top 5 Best Animal...
greedy they have a bad public image but we're going to debunk the myths surrounding these misunderstood animals and explore some of the more positive character traits of the spotted hyena do females always lead their clan and what
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Clover Hogan: What to do...
especially adults in power, do not care. When I first discovered documentaries, I decided the world was run by people who were selfish and greedy, that the rest of society didn't care.
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The tale of the boy who...
The villagers rewarded him handsomely for his help. Back from his journey, the youth thrust the devil’s hairs at the king— but his greedy father-in-law only had eyes for the gold.
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His Epic Message Will...
underestimated our strength contrary to popular belief millions are waking up out of their sleep saying our home being taken right up under our feet we cannot allow a history to be written by the wicked greedy and loony it is our duty to protect Mother Nature from those who refuse to see her beauty call me crazy
Video examples
Female Hyenas are Queens...
greedy they have a bad public image but we're going to debunk the myths surrounding these misunderstood animals and explore some of the more positive character traits of the spotted hyena do females always lead their clan and what is it about hyenas that has allowed them to thrive
Video examples
Can a divided America...
The right -- social conservatives, not libertarians -- social conservatives generally believe people can be greedy and sexual and selfish, and we need regulation, and we need restrictions. So, yeah, if you knock down all the walls, allow people to communicate all over the world,
Video examples
A kinder, gentler...
And that's a lot of the reason why we care so much about our careers and indeed start caring so much about material goods. You know, we're often told that we live in very materialistic times, that we're all greedy people. I don't think we are particularly materialistic.
Video examples
Wall Street in prison PIPE...
him the welfare checks were being delivered that day in his neighborhood the envelopes were color-coded they said so those were the ones they looked for and stole number one rule is don't be wet don't eat breathe criminals are greedy on it we went it all all the time
Video examples
How to ask for help --...
Sometimes it feels like people are so eager to prove that they're not weak and greedy when they ask your for help, they're completely missing out on how uncomfortable they're making you feel. And by the way -- how am I supposed to find it satisfying to help you
Video examples
The myth of King Midas...
Midas cast a greedy eye over his surroundings. Despite the luxury in which he lived, no amount of precious jewels, finest silk or splendid decor felt like enough. His life, he thought, was lacking luster; what he needed was more gold.
Video examples
Top 5 Best Animal...
greedy they have a bad public image but we're going to debunk the myths surrounding these misunderstood animals and explore some of the more positive character traits of the spotted hyena do females always lead their clan and what
Video examples
Clover Hogan: What to do...
especially adults in power, do not care. When I first discovered documentaries, I decided the world was run by people who were selfish and greedy, that the rest of society didn't care.
Video examples
The tale of the boy who...
The villagers rewarded him handsomely for his help. Back from his journey, the youth thrust the devil’s hairs at the king— but his greedy father-in-law only had eyes for the gold.
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Quote examples
J. Cole
American Musician
There was the time I bought three cars in the span of three or four weeks. It was crazy; it wasn't greedy. It was mine, my girl's, my mom's. I got Benzes for my ladies. But I felt crazy. You have to understand I come from a world where we're very modest. But that's not greedy. That's nice, right?
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Gary Lineker
English Footballer
In terms of the pricing of football tickets, there's no need - given the massive amount of money that's coming in now from television rights, there's no need for them to be greedy. Look after the supporters; make sure they can still afford to go and watch football.
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Gavin Esler
Scottish Journalist
Americans, apparently, either do nothing about the world's problems, in which case they are ignorant and isolationist, selfish and gutless, or they try to do something about the world's problems, in which case they are arrogant and naive, greedy and bullying.
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Gavin Hood
South African Director
The truth about people at every economic level of life is you get those who are kind and who are not, those who are greedy, whether they be rich or poor. That's a common thread through humanity on any street you go to.
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James Harden
American Athlete
I heard a lot of those things. I heard that I was greedy; that I didn't care about winning; heard the questioning of my loyalty. And I'm thinking: 'Of course I want to win. I've been winning my entire life.
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George Aiken
American Politician
People are people the world over. Some are good, some bad, some greedy and some generous. Nations are like people and act the same way.
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Glover Teixeira
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
I'm not greedy - I have a pretty good life. I don't have an expensive lifestyle, so I can make my living teaching classes at my gym.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
There is a very fine line between loving life and being greedy for it.
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Jay-Jay Okocha
Nigerian Athlete
I can't play football forever, I am not a greedy person.
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Shirley Manson
Scottish Musician
I am greedy, and most importantly, game for what's next.
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J. Cole
American Musician
There was the time I bought three cars in the span of three or four weeks. It was crazy; it wasn't greedy. It was mine, my girl's, my mom's. I got Benzes for my ladies. But I felt crazy. You have to understand I come from a world where we're very modest. But that's not greedy. That's nice, right?
Quote examples
Gary Lineker
English Footballer
In terms of the pricing of football tickets, there's no need - given the massive amount of money that's coming in now from television rights, there's no need for them to be greedy. Look after the supporters; make sure they can still afford to go and watch football.
Quote examples
Gavin Esler
Scottish Journalist
Americans, apparently, either do nothing about the world's problems, in which case they are ignorant and isolationist, selfish and gutless, or they try to do something about the world's problems, in which case they are arrogant and naive, greedy and bullying.
Quote examples
Gavin Hood
South African Director
The truth about people at every economic level of life is you get those who are kind and who are not, those who are greedy, whether they be rich or poor. That's a common thread through humanity on any street you go to.
Quote examples
James Harden
American Athlete
I heard a lot of those things. I heard that I was greedy; that I didn't care about winning; heard the questioning of my loyalty. And I'm thinking: 'Of course I want to win. I've been winning my entire life.
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George Aiken
American Politician
People are people the world over. Some are good, some bad, some greedy and some generous. Nations are like people and act the same way.
Quote examples
Glover Teixeira
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
I'm not greedy - I have a pretty good life. I don't have an expensive lifestyle, so I can make my living teaching classes at my gym.
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
There is a very fine line between loving life and being greedy for it.
Quote examples
Jay-Jay Okocha
Nigerian Athlete
I can't play football forever, I am not a greedy person.
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Shirley Manson
Scottish Musician
I am greedy, and most importantly, game for what's next.
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