Greedless

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Not driven by selfish desire for more than one needs or deserves
2. Free from an excessive desire to acquire or possess wealth, food, or other material things
3. Without any desire to accumulate possessions or resources beyond what is necessary

Etymology: "Greedless" is a plain English compound: "greed" with the suffix "-less," meaning "without." Greed itself is an Old English word, and "-less" comes from the Old English "lēas," meaning "devoid of" or "lacking," which is why it attaches so readily to nouns like "fear," "care," or "hope." Because the parts are so transparent, the word needs no special story; its meaning follows directly from its construction. It describes a person or disposition that lacks greed, and it is formed in the same way as many other English adjectives ending in "-less."

Synonyms: generous, unselfish, altruistic

Antonyms: greedy, selfish, avaricious