greedy
intermediateB1/ˈɡriːdi/ · greed-y
Having an excessive desire for more than one needs or deserves, particularly in terms of wealth or food.
Meanings
Having an excessive desire for more than one needs or deserves, particularly in terms of wealth or food.
ایک چیز کی ضرورت سے زیادہ خواہش رکھنا، خاص طور پر دولت یا غذا کے معاملے میں۔
حرص کرنے والا
hirs karne wala
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- greedy behavior
- greedy for wealth
- greedy appetite
Example Sentences
The greedy merchant was never satisfied with what he had.
حرص کرنے والا تاجر کبھی بھی جو اس کے پاس تھا اس سے مطمئن نہیں ہوتا تھا۔
Hirs karne wala tijarat kabhi bhi jo us ke paas tha us se mutma'in nahi hota tha.
His greedy nature drove him to betrayal.
اس کی حرص نے اس کو دھوکہ دینے پر مجبور کر دیا۔
Is ki hirs ne is ko dhoka dene par majboor kar diya.
In a world full of greedy individuals, kindness is rare.
ایسی دنیا میں جہاں حرص کرنے والے افراد کی بھرمار ہو، مہربانی نایاب ہے۔
Aisi duniya mein jahan hirs karne wale afrad ki bharmaar ho, mehrbani nayab hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of someone who always wants more, like a greedy child who wants all the candy.
Visualize a child surrounded by candy but always wanting more, despite having enough.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Thousands of desires, each so intense that the breath leaves me for each; many dreams came true, yet they felt too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بہت سیر ہوا تو بے شک لنگرملی آتا ہے
Bohat seer hua to be shak langar mali aata hai
When one is overly greedy, they only attract more trouble.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "grǣdige" — having a strong desire for more of something
First known use: before the 12th century
The word 'greedy' has its roots in Old English and has been used to describe an excessive desire for wealth or food since the early periods of the English language.