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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Agnifilo suggested the brothers had been targeted because of jealousy over their success.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Keke Palmer harbors a touch of jealousy toward her 3-year-old son.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most Iranians regard these forces with fear and hatred.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Following her father’s example, Stella learns to overcome her fear and show courage in the face of hatred and injustice.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Using trendy spring nail colors like misty blue, lilac, and bright orange is key to a pretty manicure that’s not only going to be the envy of your friends, but also give you a boost of serotonin, too.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Brewery District Just east of downtown, Reno hides a rising craft-beverage hub that’d be the envy of a much bigger city.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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Today, an entire generation of young Californians are resigned to life-long rental payments, which breed resentment and harm their long-term economic stability.—
Matt Mahan,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Major purchases tied to mystery investors have sparked anger and resentment in Malibu.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Enviousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enviousness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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