Definition of «greedy»

Greedy means having a strong desire for something, often at the expense or to the detriment of others. It can also refer to someone who is selfishly eager to acquire or possess more than their fair share, without regard for the needs or rights of others.

Usage examples

  1. The greedy corporation raised the prices of their products, ignoring the financial struggles of their customers.
  2. The greedy CEO took a massive bonus while laying off hundreds of employees.
  3. He is known for his greedy behavior, always taking the largest portion of the food at dinner parties.
  4. The greedy landlord increased the rent by 50% without making any improvements to the property.
  5. The greedy politician accepted bribes in exchange for supporting certain policies.
  6. The greedy investor manipulated the stock market to benefit himself at the expense of others.
  7. The greedy child refused to share his toys with his siblings.
  8. The greedy gambler ignored warnings and lost all of his money.
  9. The greedy lawyer overcharged his clients and provided them with subpar legal representation.
  10. The greedy company polluted the environment to maximize their profits, disregarding the impact on local communities.

Sentences with «greedy»

  • Way to handle a trust - I get so sick of greedy people. (xboxic.com)
  • Bottom line — realtors got greedy by not reducing commission rates to match those offered in the rest of the western world as housing prices rose. (remonline.com)
  • The poor at times seem to be just as greedy as the rich. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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