envious

• Que sente inveja ou desejo pelo que outra pessoa possui; que demonstra ressentimento ou má vontade em relação àquilo que pertence a outro.

Feeling or showing a desire to have what someone else has; jealous.

1. Feeling jealousyB1formal

   Feeling or showing a desire to have what someone else has.

   Invejoso

   • She was envious of her friend's new car.
   • He felt envious when he saw their vacation photos.
   • They were envious of his success in the competition.

   Sinônimoscovetousgreen-eyedjealousresentful

   Antônimoscontentfulfilledsatisfied

2. Resentful admirationB2informal

   A feeling of discontent or resentment caused by someone else's advantages or possessions.

   Invejoso

   • I'm not envious of their lifestyle; it seems too stressful.
   • She tried not to be envious of her sister's achievements.
   • His envious remarks revealed his true feelings.

   Sinônimoscovetousgreen-eyedgrudgingjealousresentful

   Antônimoscontentgeneroussatisfiedunresentful