greed

Definition

  • noun: a selfish desire to have more of something (especially money)
  • noun: a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (as money) than is needed
  • sometimes + 'for'
  • synonyms: greediness, rapacity, covetousness

Examples

  • He was a ruthless businessman, motivated by naked ambition and 'greed'.

  • He made no effort to conceal his 'greed for' money and power.

  • corporate 'greed'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Chief Inspector Dreyfus' picture. So the chief inspector had a larger one made. You'll find that Paris can be a very political place. Yes, politics. Where greed wears the mask of morality. That's good. Did you say that? Yes, I did. - Could you help me down? - Oh, yes, of course. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther