Meaning of "greed" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GREED

Back formation from greedy.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF GREED

greed  [ɡriːd]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GREED

Greed is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GREED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Greed

Greed, also known as avarice, cupidity or covetousness, is the inordinate desire to possess wealth, goods, or objects of abstract value with the intention to keep it for one's self, far beyond the dictates of basic survival and comfort. It is applied to a markedly high desire for and pursuit of wealth, status, and power. As a secular psychological concept, greed is, similarly, an inordinate desire to acquire or possess more than one needs. The degree of inordinance is related to the inability to control the reformulation of "wants" once desired "needs" are eliminated. Erich Fromm described greed as "a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction." It is typically used to criticize those who seek excessive material wealth, although it may apply to the need to feel more excessively moral, social, or otherwise better than someone else.

Definition of greed in the English dictionary

The definition of greed in the dictionary is excessive consumption of or desire for food; gluttony. Other definition of greed is excessive desire, as for wealth or power.

SYNONYMS OF «GREED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «greed» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of greed

acquisitiveness · avarice · covetousness · craving · cupidity · desire · eagerness · edacity · esurience · gluttony · graspingness · hunger · insatiableness · longing · rapacity · ravenousness · selfishness · voracity

TRANSLATION OF GREED

Find out the translation of greed to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of greed from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «greed» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 贪婪
• Translator English - Spanish: codicia
• English: greed
• Translator English - Hindi: लालच
• Translator English - Arabic: الجشع
• Translator English - Russian: жадность
• Translator English - Portuguese: cobiça
• Translator English - Bengali: ক্ষুধা
• Translator English - French: avidité
• Translator English - Malay: ketamakan
• Translator English - German: Gier
• Translator English - Japanese: 欲
• Translator English - Korean: 탐욕
• Translator English - Javanese: Rakus
• Translator English - Vietnamese: tham lam
• Translator English - Tamil: பேராசை
• Translator English - Marathi: लोभ
• Translator English - Turkish: hırs
• Translator English - Italian: avidità
• Translator English - Polish: chciwość
• Translator English - Ukrainian: жадібність
• Translator English - Romanian: lăcomie
• Translator English - Greek: απληστία
• Translator English - Afrikaans: gierigheid
• Translator English - Swedish: girighet
• Translator English - Norwegian: grådighet

10 QUOTES WITH «GREED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word greed.

1

Shari Arison

For too long, humanity has acted with an outrageous lack of responsibility. We wanted everything for ourselves: greed, really. We failed to look at the overall picture and did not take into consideration those with whom we share the world.

2

Vanna Bonta

Greed is the lack of confidence of one's own ability to create.

3

John Carpenter

Well, 'They Live' was a primal scream against Reaganism of the '80s. And the '80s never went away. They're still with us. That's what makes 'They Live' look so fresh - it's a document of greed and insanity. It's about life in the United States then and now. If anything, things have gotten worse.

4

Julian Casablancas

Greed is the inventor of injustice as well as the current enforcer.

5

Eleanor Catton

I vote far-left. I am frequently angered by corporate greed and think education ought to be free and teachers paid well.

6

Yash Chopra

Human beings are very complex creatures. This desire, this greed, this love is very complex.

7

Mason Cooley

Lust and greed are more gullible than innocence.

8

Jacques Yves Cousteau

If we go on the way we have, the fault is our greed and if we are not willing to change, we will disappear from the face of the globe, to be replaced by the insect.

9

Democritus

It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

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Danny DeVito

I didn't do it because of the underlying greed that's prevailing, but it is about greed, doing the right thing at the right time using your clout when you have it and what for and what reason.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GREED»

Discover the use of greed in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to greed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Beyond Greed and Fear: Understanding Behavioral Finance and ...

This guide to what really influences the decision- making process applies psychological research to stock selection, financial services and corporate financial strategy, using real-world examples.

Hersh Shefrin, 2000

Greed: A Dictionary for the Selfish

No one vice is too greedy as each volume prides itself on having more than 500 entries. Word lovers will lust after these richly packaged volumes--and once you've collected all seven, you'll be the envy of all your friends.

Adams Media, 2011

Greed

And Matt knows that he's next. Greed is an explosive story of what happens when terrorism, money, love and jealously combust - an explosively violent tale from the established master of the military thriller.

Chris Ryan, 2010

Greed

As the year draws to an end, Miranda gets what she always wanted, Kane reforms his ways, Harper hopes to be prom queen, and Adam is busy tending to Beth who is thinking about leaving Reed.

Robin Wasserman, 2007

Greed: Economics and Ethics in Conflict

"In this book, Childs probes this disturbing development in its economic and cultural dimensions, gauging contemporary ways in light of Christian ethical principles.

James M. Childs

Age of Greed: The Triumph of Finance and the Decline of ...

Intense economic inequity and instability is the story of our age, and Jeff Madrick tells it with style, clarity, and an unerring command of his subject. From the Hardcover edition.

Jeff Madrick, 2011

Greed : The Seven Deadly Sins: The Seven Deadly Sins

As the Sikh holy book Adi Granth asks: "Where there is greed, what love can there be?

Phyllis A. Tickle, 2004

Glitter & Greed: The Secret World of the Diamond Cartel

Greed. “Brides-to-be hoping for a diamond engagement ring are advised to keep Glitter & Greed out of their fiances' hands.” — The Boston Globe “Roberts has dedicated more than 23 years of her life to uncovering the truth and brutality of the ...

Janine Farrell-Robert, 2007

Greed & Grievance: Economic Agendas in Civil Wars

Økonomiske motiver, der ansporer til at starte borgerkrige, har ikke tidligere været genstand for undersøgelser. I bogen har en række eksperter undersøgt dette.

Mats R. Berdal, David Malone, 2000

Greed: How Human Attitude Affects Planet Earth

Greed is a compilation of historical and present facts and figures, explaining why mankind's behaviour is so hostile to life and why the only option to preserve life on earth for future generations, is a drastic change of human attitude, ...

Ferry Frank, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GREED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term greed is used in the context of the following news items.

'Greed' was main motive for woman's £67000 Derby nursery fraud

'Greed' was main motive for woman's £67,000 Derby nursery fraud. Published13th July ... He added: "Greed is the fundamental motive for this.". «Ed Exec, Jul 15»

Zimbabwe opposition victims of naivety, greed and betrayal – Mbira

Zimbabwe has failed to progress from the illusion of independence to the reality of freedom because of betrayal; firstly by ZANU PF corruption ... «Nehanda Radio, Jul 15»

Pope Francis Says Greed, Unbridled Capitalism 'Dung of the Devil'

Pope Francis spoke last week about the topic of greed and money, suggesting that unchecked capitalism can lead to the destruction of society. «The Christian Times, Jul 15»

Greed is good

Greed is good. Posted: Monday, July 13, 2015 5:00 am. What's New. 4 killed in apparent drag race; driver charged with murder. MIDDLESEX, N.C. (AP) -- A man ... «GoDanRiver.com, Jul 15»

Week Ahead: Greed And Fear As Greece, China, Yellen, Earnings …

FRANKFURT – Dog days of summer? We wish. There is so much potentially seismic activity in global markets this coming week that it is hard to ... «Forbes, Jul 15»

'Dung of the devil': Pope Francis denounces capitalism, greed and …

During the speech in the city of Santa Cruz, he said: “Once capital becomes an idol and guides people's decisions, once greed for money ... «National Post, Jul 15»

A classic case of greed and fear

The emotions that can bring stock prices to stratospheric heights as well as pull them down all the way to oblivion are actually greed and fear. «Philippine Star, Jul 15»

Sport of boxing knocked out by greed, corruption and the UFC

Sport of boxing knocked out by greed, corruption and the UFC. 0. Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn. Google+ Pinterest Email. Share this with ... «Claremore Daily Progress, Jul 15»

Property investor blames Kiwis' greed

A property investor says Kiwis asking for inflated prices are to blame for the overheated housing market - not foreign buyers. Former president ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»

Every tale of greed we hear includes the word 'Anglo'

It was a story which vividly encapsulated the manic, competitive greed which gripped a banking sector desperate to keep up with the endless, ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»