as in jealousy
a painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too
Lisa's enviousness of Debra's athletic achievements was obvious to all of their friends
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Noun
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Someone once told me that jealousy is fine, and envy is bad.—
Andrew Goldman,
Vulture,
16 June 2025 -
Turn your jealousy into admiration and use it to fuel your ambition in a positive way.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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There is a strong sense of hatred toward Netanyahu, whose calls for the Iranian public to take this opportunity to rise up and overthrow their leaders are seemingly falling flat.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
19 June 2025
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Miller is a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Overcoming envy and sexism and balancing a career and motherhood, Walters reached the pinnacle of her profession and stayed there, a story explored in the new documentary Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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Spoiler alert: No college major guarantees you a beachside office, dream salary, or a LinkedIn headline that sparks professional envy.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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This helps prevent confusion, resentment, or unrealistic assumptions—especially under stress.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Unrealistic demands can lead to burnout, resentment and a loss of productivity across the entire team.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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“Enviousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviousness. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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