GREEDINESS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

greediness

noun

Definition of greediness

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

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for greediness

greed

Noun

In his latest romp, corporate greed, lovable cows and hideous monsters converge in Richland, Ohio.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
But he was plagued by guilt over his ancestor’s role in the trials, and felt compelled to explore themes of human character, greed, and social decay through his work.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of greed

Browse Nearby Words

greed

greediness

greedy

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Greediness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greediness. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of greediness

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

reticent

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Pwn, Skibidi, Girlboss and Other Words Added to the 2026 Scrabble Dictionary

The Words of the Week - Oct. 30

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes