Envy
noun
A feeling of jealousy or wanting what someone else has.
I can't help feeling a little envy when I see their beautiful home.
Often appears as...
- green with envy
- full of envy
verb
To desire or wish for something that someone else has.
She envies her sister's beauty.
Often appears as...
- envy someone for something
- be envied by someone
noun
A feeling of jealousy or wanting what someone else has.
I can't help feeling a little envy when I see their beautiful home.
Often appears as...
- green with envy
- full of envy
verb
To desire or wish for something that someone else has.
She envies her sister's beauty.
Often appears as...
- envy someone for something
- be envied by someone
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Envy is often seen as a negative feeling, implying dissatisfaction with oneself.
He felt a pang of envy at his friend's success.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Admiration
Envy differs from admiration, as it includes a desire to have what someone else has.
Her talent made many people feel envy, not just admiration.
Pro Tip 3/3Can Be Hidden
Envy isn't always obvious; people might hide it due to social norms.
Though smiling, she concealed her envy of his new position.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Envy is often seen as a negative feeling, implying dissatisfaction with oneself.
He felt a pang of envy at his friend's success.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Admiration
Envy differs from admiration, as it includes a desire to have what someone else has.
Her talent made many people feel envy, not just admiration.
Pro Tip 3/3Can Be Hidden
Envy isn't always obvious; people might hide it due to social norms.
Though smiling, she concealed her envy of his new position.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Envy is often seen as a negative feeling, implying dissatisfaction with oneself.
He felt a pang of envy at his friend's success.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Admiration
Envy differs from admiration, as it includes a desire to have what someone else has.
Her talent made many people feel envy, not just admiration.
Pro Tip 3/3Can Be Hidden
Envy isn't always obvious; people might hide it due to social norms.
Though smiling, she concealed her envy of his new position.
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A kinder, gentler...
The closer two people are -- in age, in background, in the process of identification -- the more there's a danger of envy, which is incidentally why none of you should ever go to a school reunion, because there is no stronger reference point than people one was at school with. The problem of modern society is it turns the whole world into a school. Everybody's wearing jeans, everybody's the same.
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Why giving away our...
and if it's not good for your kids, let's get together and brainstorm about what we can be done. The world is a far better place because of the philanthropists of the past, and the U.S. tradition here, which is the strongest, is the envy of the world. And part of the reason I'm so optimistic
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Turning trash into toys...
and this becomes like a baby crocodile's mouth. You put this in your mouth, and you blow. It's children's delight, a teacher's envy, as they say. You're not able to see how the sound is produced, because the thing which is vibrating goes inside my mouth.
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An Ode to Envy PIPE Parul...
I can't give the world D's, as much as I would really like to, some days. And it's a pity, because we live in envious times. We live in jealous times. I mean, we're all good citizens of social media, aren't we, where the currency is envy?
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A day in the life of an...
She doesn’t envy Isesi’s role as neru pehut, which directly translates to herdsman of the anus to the royal family, or, guardian of the royal anus. Inside, the House of Life is bustling as usual with scribes, priests, doctors,
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Eduardo Sáenz de...
And there are others we look at from afar, with envy sometimes, but knowing that we are what supports them. All the basic sciences support them, including math. All that makes science, science is the rigor of math.
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How college loans...
to distinguish yourself from others. So you can be the object of envy of others. Diplomas are a brand. But these truths are often times hidden by a very noisy sales pitch. There is not a day that goes by
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How to deal with...
so he had said two options suicide or murder why would he say that and what does this have to do with gas lighting I grew up in an environment that from the outside seemed privileged and envied Abel
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Molly Crockett: Beware...
Now these studies are scientifically valid, and they've been replicated, but they're not the whole story. Other studies have shown that boosting oxytocin increases envy. It increases gloating.
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The Aztecs: From Empire...
envy in nawa culture is something that really struck jim they don't even admit that they feel envious and yet they find they blame everything for andy it's considered to be a major character
Video examples
A kinder, gentler...
The closer two people are -- in age, in background, in the process of identification -- the more there's a danger of envy, which is incidentally why none of you should ever go to a school reunion, because there is no stronger reference point than people one was at school with. The problem of modern society is it turns the whole world into a school. Everybody's wearing jeans, everybody's the same.
Video examples
Why giving away our...
and if it's not good for your kids, let's get together and brainstorm about what we can be done. The world is a far better place because of the philanthropists of the past, and the U.S. tradition here, which is the strongest, is the envy of the world. And part of the reason I'm so optimistic
Video examples
Turning trash into toys...
and this becomes like a baby crocodile's mouth. You put this in your mouth, and you blow. It's children's delight, a teacher's envy, as they say. You're not able to see how the sound is produced, because the thing which is vibrating goes inside my mouth.
Video examples
An Ode to Envy PIPE Parul...
I can't give the world D's, as much as I would really like to, some days. And it's a pity, because we live in envious times. We live in jealous times. I mean, we're all good citizens of social media, aren't we, where the currency is envy?
Video examples
A day in the life of an...
She doesn’t envy Isesi’s role as neru pehut, which directly translates to herdsman of the anus to the royal family, or, guardian of the royal anus. Inside, the House of Life is bustling as usual with scribes, priests, doctors,
Video examples
Eduardo Sáenz de...
And there are others we look at from afar, with envy sometimes, but knowing that we are what supports them. All the basic sciences support them, including math. All that makes science, science is the rigor of math.
Video examples
How college loans...
to distinguish yourself from others. So you can be the object of envy of others. Diplomas are a brand. But these truths are often times hidden by a very noisy sales pitch. There is not a day that goes by
Video examples
How to deal with...
so he had said two options suicide or murder why would he say that and what does this have to do with gas lighting I grew up in an environment that from the outside seemed privileged and envied Abel
Video examples
Molly Crockett: Beware...
Now these studies are scientifically valid, and they've been replicated, but they're not the whole story. Other studies have shown that boosting oxytocin increases envy. It increases gloating.
Video examples
The Aztecs: From Empire...
envy in nawa culture is something that really struck jim they don't even admit that they feel envious and yet they find they blame everything for andy it's considered to be a major character
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Evander Holyfield
American Boxer
People who make the choice to study, work hard or do whatever they endeavor is to give it the max on themselves to reach to the top level. And you have the people who get envy and jealous, yet are not willing to put that work in, and they want to get the same praise.
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Gary Oldman
English Actor
The building of America has had its fair share of mistakes, but it's a constitution that's the jewel of democracy, the envy of many, and it's the most generous nation in the world.
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Horatio Nelson
British Admiral
My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied.
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Lord Byron
British Poet
If I am fool, it is, at least, a doubting one; and I envy no one the certainty of his self-approved wisdom.
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Scott Pruitt
American Politician
America's infrastructure was once the envy of the world.
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Statesman
When I think over what I have said, I envy dumb people.
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Yeardley Smith
American Actress
A man who envies our family is a man who needs help.
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Gore Vidal
American Novelist
Envy is the central fact of American life.
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Kym Whitley
American Actress
Carrying envy makes life more difficult.
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Shia LaBeouf
American Actor
I think envy motivates a lot of people.
Quote examples
Evander Holyfield
American Boxer
People who make the choice to study, work hard or do whatever they endeavor is to give it the max on themselves to reach to the top level. And you have the people who get envy and jealous, yet are not willing to put that work in, and they want to get the same praise.
Quote examples
Gary Oldman
English Actor
The building of America has had its fair share of mistakes, but it's a constitution that's the jewel of democracy, the envy of many, and it's the most generous nation in the world.
Quote examples
Horatio Nelson
British Admiral
My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied.
Quote examples
Lord Byron
British Poet
If I am fool, it is, at least, a doubting one; and I envy no one the certainty of his self-approved wisdom.
Quote examples
Scott Pruitt
American Politician
America's infrastructure was once the envy of the world.
Quote examples
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Statesman
When I think over what I have said, I envy dumb people.
Quote examples
Yeardley Smith
American Actress
A man who envies our family is a man who needs help.
Quote examples
Gore Vidal
American Novelist
Envy is the central fact of American life.
Quote examples
Kym Whitley
American Actress
Carrying envy makes life more difficult.
Quote examples
Shia LaBeouf
American Actor
I think envy motivates a lot of people.
Example 1 of 10
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