grasping
adj.wanting to get as much money or as many things as possible for yourself. It describes someone who is greedy and does not like to share.
adj.characterised by a greedy or avaricious desire to acquire wealth or possessions. Often used to describe a person's character or a specific action motivated by selfishness.
“The grasping landlord raised the rent every six months.”
“He was known in the industry as a grasping businessman who would do anything to increase his profit margins.”
“The novel depicts a grasping aristocracy that clings to its ancient privileges while the rest of the country suffers through a period of extreme economic hardship.”
Typically used attributively before a noun to describe a person or their behavior.
“She got it, but that didn’t stop the press from labelling her as a grasping diva.”