Greediness, n.
Etymology: [AS grdignes.]
The quality of being greedy; vehement and selfish desire. Fox in stealth, wolf in greediness. Shak.
Syn.-- Ravenousness; voracity; eagerness; avidity.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists greediness only as an antonym, under benevolence.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given