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Envy vs. Jealousy
Envy
/ˈenvi/Examples:
They envy us because of our new house.She felt a pang of envy seeing his exotic travels.His accomplishments sparked envy among his colleagues.
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Jealousy
/ˈdʒeləsi/Examples:
Her jealousy turned into motivation to better herself.Jealousy can often mask true feelings of insecurity.The brothers' jealousy led to years of rivalry.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Jealousy typically involves a third party and the fear of losing something or someone to this party.
- Envy is more about wanting something that someone else has, without the involvement of a third party.
- Jealousy can involve relationships, while envy is often about possessions or qualities.
- You feel jealous when you fear loss, but you feel envious when you desire gain.
- A jealous person wants to maintain what they already have, whereas an envious person wants to obtain what they lack.
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