Synonyms of greediness

greediness

noun

as in greed

an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions

her all-consuming greediness blinded her to the pain she caused others in her drive to get rich

Synonyms & Similar Words

• greed
• avarice
• cupidity
• rapacity
• acquisitiveness
• avariciousness
• rapaciousness
• desire
• covetousness
• hunger
• thirst
• appetite
• avidity
• materialism
• possessiveness
• craving
• graspingness
• avidness
• commercialism
• gluttony
• mercenariness
• longing
• lust
• selfishness
• passion
• egoism
• voracity
• egotism
• yearning
• self-interest
• yen
• ravenousness
• drive
• pining
• hankering
• itch
• piggishness
• self-centeredness
• gluttonousness
• self-regard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfaction
• gratification
• contentment
• fulfillment
• generosity
• liberality
• magnanimity
• unselfishness
• charity
• bounty
• largesse
• altruism
• selflessness
• bountifulness
• generousness
• openheartedness
• bounteousness
• openhandedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of greediness

People in the comments shared in the woman’s frustration, agreeing that her mother's greediness needs to be addressed. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025

When kids didn’t withdraw, it was sometimes seen as greediness. — Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025

Dummymandering Another possible problem for either party looking to gain some seats in this process stems from greediness. — Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2025