envy
noun/ˈɛnvi/
Frequency rank: #5,112 most common English word
Meaning
a feeling of discontent or resentment caused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
Example sentence
She felt deep envy when her friend won the scholarship she had always wanted.
Synonyms & related words
- jealousy
- resentment
- covetousness
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