greedy

• Décrit une personne qui éprouve un désir excessif d'obtenir plus que nécessaire, surtout en ce qui concerne la nourriture, l'argent ou le pouvoir.

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.

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   • 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.

   Synonymesacquisitiveavariciouscovetousgluttonousgraspinginsatiablerapaciousvoracious

   Antonymesaltruisticcharitablecontentfrugalgenerousmoderatesatisfiedselflesstemperate

2. Wanting more than neededA2informal

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

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   • 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.

   Synonymesacquisitiveavariciouscovetousgraspinginsatiablemercenaryrapacious

   Antonymesaltruisticbountifulcharitablegenerousselfless