greediness

• Nom désignant un désir excessif de nourriture ou de richesse, souvent caractérisé par un manque de retenue ou une recherche égoïste de plus que nécessaire.

A noun referring to an excessive desire for food or wealth, often characterized by a lack of restraint or a selfish pursuit of more than what is needed.

indénombrable

1. Excessive desire for foodB1formal

   An intense and often uncontrollable craving for food, beyond normal hunger.

   Gourmandise excessive

   • He ate three full meals in one sitting, driven by pure greediness.
   • Her greediness for sweets led to constant snacking throughout the day.
   • The buffet brought out everyone's greediness for unlimited food.

   Synonymesappetiteedacitygluttonyhungerravenousnessvoracity

   Antonymesabstemiousnessabstinencemoderationtemperance

2. Excessive desire for wealthB2formal

   An intense, often uncontrolled craving for money and material possessions.

   avidité

   • His greediness for money caused him to betray his closest friends.
   • Corporate greediness often leads to unethical business practices.
   • She was criticized for her greediness in demanding an enormous bonus.

   Synonymesavaricecovetousnesscupiditygreedrapacity

   Antonymesbountygenerosityliberalityphilanthropy