Envy
Definition
(noun) A feeling of discontent or jealousy
Examples
“He tried to hide his envy as his sibling received all the attention.”
“Envy got the better of him.”
“I felt envy when Maya landed that corner office.”
“Don't let envy spoil dinner.”
“After the test, Sam's envy turned into a sour joke about my score.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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