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greedy
01
gierig, habgierig
having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power
Beispiele
The greedy businessman exploited his employees for profit, caring only about increasing his own wealth.
Der gierige Geschäftsmann nutzte seine Angestellten für Profit aus und kümmerte sich nur darum, seinen eigenen Reichtum zu vermehren.
The greedy child hoarded all the candy for himself, refusing to share with his friends.
Das gierige Kind hortete alle Süßigkeiten für sich und weigerte sich, mit seinen Freunden zu teilen.
02
gierig, habgierig
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Beispiele
She was greedy for attention at the party.
The child was greedy for praise from the teacher.
03
gierig, gefräßig
wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
Beispiele
The dog was greedy at dinner and ate everything.
He felt greedy after seeing the dessert table.
Lexikalischer Baum
greedily
greediness
overgreedy
greedy
greed
