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Definitions for greediness
greed·i·ness
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Princeton's WordNet
greediness, hoggishness, piggishnessnoun
an excessive desire for food
greediness, voraciousness, rapaciousnessnoun
an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)
"the greediness of lawyers"
Wiktionary
greedinessnoun
The state of being greedy.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Greedinessnoun
Ravenousness; voracity; hunger; eagerness of appetite or desire.
Etymology: from greedy.
Fox in stealth, wolf in greediness. William Shakespeare, King Lear.
Thither with all greediness of affection are they gone, and there they intend to sup. William Shakespeare, Winter’s Tale.
If thou wert the wolf, thy greediness would afflict thee. William Shakespeare, Timon of Athens.
I with the same greediness did seek,
As water when I thirst, to swallow Greek. John Denham.
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greediness
Greediness is an intense and selfish desire for acquiring or possessing more of something, especially wealth, food, power, or other material goods, than what is needed or deserved. It is often associated with a disregard for fairness, ethical principles, and the welfare of others.
Webster Dictionary
Greedinessnoun
the quality of being greedy; vehement and selfish desire
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of greediness in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of greediness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of greediness in a Sentence
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Life is easy greediness adds complexity
Dont twist the story Better tell the truth Sometimes white lies End up greediness
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