greed

• Substantivo que designa o desejo intenso e egoísta de possuir algo, especialmente riqueza, poder ou comida; também pode indicar avareza ou cobiça excessiva.

A noun referring to an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.

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1. Excessive desire for wealthB2formal

   An intense and selfish desire for more money, possessions, or power than one needs.

   Ganância

   • His greed for money led him to commit fraud.
   • The company's greed caused them to ignore safety regulations.
   • Greed is often considered one of the seven deadly sins.

   Sinônimosacquisitivenessavaricecovetousnesscupiditymaterialismrapacity

   Antônimosaltruismcharitygenerosityselflessness

2. Excessive desire for foodB2informal

   An excessive or voracious appetite for food or drink.

   Gula

   • He ate the whole cake out of pure greed.
   • Her greed at the buffet table was embarrassing.
   • The dog's greed for treats was obvious.

   Sinônimosedacityesuriencegluttonygreedinessrapaciousnessravenousnessvoracity