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rapacious

adjective

/rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Meaning

having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy

The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.

greedy, grasping, avaricious, voracious

generous, charitable, giving

rapacious greed, rapacious appetite, rapacious demand

Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.

generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation

crazy, silly, or eccentric

Relating to the heart.

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.