enviousness

noun

Definition of enviousnessnext
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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  1. jealousy
  2. hatred
  3. envy
  4. resentment
Noun
  • On April 22, 2025, the pair argued at length over text messages as Rivas Hernandez expressed jealousy over Burke’s relationship with Aysia Collins, a friend and stylist on his Withered tour.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The singer’s October 1973 hit song chronicles one woman’s jealousy surrounding her significant other’s interest in another woman.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of jealousy
Noun
  • His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.
    — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Yet Christ Jesus consistently refused to let fear, hatred, or sin define his view of anyone’s identity.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • My novel The Rayburn Affair lays bare notions of friendship, rivalry, envy, authorship, and power.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The skepticism of passersby has blossomed into praise, curiosity, and even envy.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of envy
Noun
  • Say what’s bothering you before resentment takes over the conversation.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Her words are not of gratitude but resentment, bile and narcissism.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of resentment
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“Enviousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviousness. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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