Definition of GREEDINESS

greediness

Meanings

Plural: greedinesses

Noun

  • an excessive desire for food
  • an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)
    • "the greediness of lawyers"
  • The state of being greedy; greed.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English gredynesse, from Old English grǣdiġnes; equivalent to greedy + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 12

greediness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
greediness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
greediness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

greediness is a valid Words With Friends word