esuriency

/ɪˈsʊriənsi/
noun
  1. The state or quality of being extremely hungry or greedy.
    • The dog's esuriency was obvious as it stared at the food bowl.
    • The character's esuriency for recognition drove him to work day and night.
    • In the story, the king's esuriency for gold led to the ruin of his kingdom.
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