Synonyms for
Envy
Definition
a feeling of discontent or resentment aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- green with envy
- envy of the gods
- bitter envy
- consume with envy
- mutual envy
- envy and jealousy
- covetous envy
Word family
Usage note
Envy is the feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck. While often used interchangeably with jealousy, envy specifically concerns desiring what another has, whereas jealousy typically involves a fear of losing something one already possesses to a rival.
Example sentences
- She felt envy when she saw her classmate's new shoes.
- He couldn't help but envy his sister's success.
- Envy is a negative emotion that can cause unhappiness.
- I try not to feel envy towards others and focus on my own goals.
- Her envy of her neighbor's beautiful garden made her feel sad.
Quotes
Envy is the art of counting the other fellow's blessings instead of your own. - Harold Coffin
Envy is the ulcer of the soul. - Socrates
Envy is a symptom of lack of appreciation of our own uniqueness and self-worth. Each of us has something to give that no one else has. - Elizabeth O'Connor