greed | Definition of greed

Synonyms and Antonyms of greed

an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions

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Synonyms of greed

acquisitiveness, avarice, avariciousness, avidity, avidness, covetousness, cupidity, graspingness, greediness, mercenariness, rapaciousness, rapacity

Words Related to greed

commercialism, materialism, possessiveness

gluttonousness, gluttony, piggishness

appetite, craving, desire, drive, hankering, hunger, itch, longing, lust, passion, pining, ravenousness, thirst, voracity, yearning, yen

egoism, egotism, self-centeredness, self-interest, selfishness, self-regard

Near Antonyms of greed

contentment, fulfillment (or fulfilment), gratification, satisfaction

bounteousness, bountifulness, bounty, charity, generosity, generousness, largesse (also largess), liberality, magnanimity, openhandedness, openheartedness, unselfishness

altruism, selflessness