greedy

• Описывает человека, испытывающего чрезмерное желание получить больше, чем необходимо, особенно в отношении еды, денег или власти.

Describes a person who has an excessive desire for more than is needed, especially for food, money, or power.

1. Excessive desire for moreA2formal

   Having an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, food, or power.

   Жадный

   • The greedy businessman took all the profits for himself.
   • She is greedy for attention and always wants to be the center of focus.
   • He ate the whole cake because he was too greedy to share.

   Synonymsacquisitiveavariciouscovetousgluttonousgraspinginsatiablerapaciousvoracious

   Antonymsaltruisticcharitablecontentfrugalgenerousmoderatesatisfiedselflesstemperate

2. Wanting more than neededA2informal

   Showing a selfish desire to have more of something than is necessary or fair.

   Жадный

   • Don't be so greedy; leave some cookies for your sister.
   • The greedy child grabbed all the toys from the shelf.
   • He is greedy for power and will do anything to get it.

   Synonymsacquisitiveavariciouscovetousgraspinginsatiablemercenaryrapacious

   Antonymsaltruisticbountifulcharitablegenerousselfless