greed
Plural
greeds
1
an intense and selfish desire for something such as power and wealth
- His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
- The company's executives were criticized for their greed in taking large bonuses while laying off employees.
- Greed can blind people to the needs and struggles of others.
- The story is a cautionary tale about the destructive effects of greed on relationships.
- Overcoming greed requires cultivating a mindset of contentment and generosity.
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