envy

• Gefühl des Missfallens oder des neidischen Verlangens, das durch den Besitz, die Eigenschaften oder das Glück eines anderen hervorgerufen wird. Es umfasst sowohl den Neid auf materielle Güter als auch auf persönliche Vorzüge oder Erfolge.

A noun referring to a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

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1. Feeling of jealousyB1formal

   A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

   Neid

   • She felt a pang of envy when she saw his new car.
   • His success was the object of their envy.
   • Envy can be a destructive emotion if not controlled.

   Synonymecovetousnessenviousnessjealousyresentmentspite

2. Object of admirationB2formal

   A person or thing that inspires such a feeling.

   Gegenstand des Neides

   • Her garden was the envy of the entire neighborhood.
   • His collection of rare books is the envy of all collectors.
   • The team's championship win made them the envy of the league.

   Synonymegloryjewelprideprizeshowpiece

• Verb, das das Gefühl des Missfallens oder des neidischen Verlangens ausdrückt, das durch fremden Besitz, fremde Eigenschaften oder fremdes Glück hervorgerufen wird.

A verb used to express the feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

1. Feel jealous of someoneB1formal

   To feel a resentful longing for something that someone else has.

   Beneiden

   • I envy her ability to stay calm under pressure.
   • He envied his friend's new car.
   • She envied them for their beautiful garden.

   Synonymebegrudgecovetgrudgeresent

2. Wish for somethingB1informal

   To desire something that another person possesses.

   Beneiden

   • I really envy your talent for painting.
   • They envied his success in business.
   • She envied the freedom of her traveling friends.

   Synonymebegrudgecovetgrudge