Meaning of greed in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɡrid/

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  1. Noun

    greed

    Etymology

    late 16th century: back-formation from greedy

    Definitions

    1. excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
  2. 2. reprehensible acquisitiveness

    Examples

    • « insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) »

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