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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Envy

Definition

A feeling of unhappiness and resentment because someone else has something that you want or think you should have, especially something that they have achieved or possess.

Example Sentences

1She felt a pang of envy when her friend told her about the new job offer.
2Is it true that he envies his brother's success in business?
3The news of their engagement sparked envy among some of their friends.
4Try not to envy others for what they have; focus on your own goals and aspirations.
5There is a growing sense of envy towards those who have managed to buy their own homes in the city.

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