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Definition of Greediness
1. Noun. An excessive desire for food.
Exact synonyms: Hoggishness, Piggishness
Generic synonyms: Gluttony
Derivative terms: Greedy, Hoggish, Piggish
Generic synonyms: Gluttony
Derivative terms: Greedy, Hoggish, Piggish
2. Noun. An excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts). "The greediness of lawyers"
Exact synonyms: Rapaciousness, Voraciousness
Generic synonyms: Selfishness
Derivative terms: Greedy, Voracious
Generic synonyms: Selfishness
Derivative terms: Greedy, Voracious
Definition of Greediness
1. n. The quality of being greedy; vehement and selfish desire.
Definition of Greediness
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Medical Definition of Greediness
1. The quality of being greedy; vehement and selfish desire. "Fox in stealth, wolf in greediness." (Shak) Synonym: Ravenousness, voracity, eagerness, avidity. Origin: AS gr?dignes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)