Envy: meaning, definitions and examples

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envy

[ ˈɛnvi ]

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feeling

A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

Synonyms

covetousness, jealousy, resentment

Examples of usage

She felt a pang of envy when she saw her coworker's new car.
His success was met with envy by his peers.
I couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy when I heard about their vacation.

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action

Desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable attribute belonging to (someone else).

Synonyms

covet, desire, jealous of

Examples of usage

She envied her friend's ability to effortlessly make new friends.
He envies his brother's success in the business world.

Translations

Translations of the word "envy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inveja

🇮🇳 ईर्ष्या

🇩🇪 Neid

🇮🇩 iri

🇺🇦 заздрість

🇵🇱 zazdrość

🇯🇵 嫉妬 (しっと)

🇫🇷 envie

🇪🇸 envidia

🇹🇷 kıskançlık

🇰🇷 질투 (jiltu)

🇸🇦 حسد (hasad)

🇨🇿 závist

🇸🇰 závisť

🇨🇳 嫉妒 (jídù)

🇸🇮 zavist

🇮🇸 öfund

🇰🇿 қызғаныш

🇬🇪 შური (shuri)

🇦🇿 həsəd

🇲🇽 envidia

Word origin

The word 'envy' has its roots in the Latin word 'invidia' which means 'lack of favor or popularity'. The concept of envy has been present in human history for centuries and is often associated with the feeling of discontent towards the success or possessions of others. Envy is considered one of the seven deadly sins in Christian tradition, highlighting its negative impact on individuals and society.