Envy vs. Enviousness
Difference Between Envy and Enviousness
Envynoun
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).
Enviousnessnoun
The state of being envious.
Envynoun
An object of envious notice or feeling.
Enviousnessnoun
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something possessed by another
Envynoun
(obsolete) Hatred, enmity, ill-feeling.
Envynoun
(obsolete) Emulation; rivalry.
Envynoun
(obsolete) Public odium; ill repute.
Envyverb
(transitive) To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.
Envyverb
To have envious feelings (at).
Envyverb
To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.
Envyverb
(obsolete) To show malice or ill will; to rail.
He has...envied against the people.Envyverb
(obsolete) To do harm to; to injure; to disparage.
Envyverb
(obsolete) To hate.
Envyverb
(obsolete) To emulate.
Envynoun
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something possessed by another
Envynoun
spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Envyverb
feel envious towards; admire enviously
Envyverb
be envious of; set one's heart on
