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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 involves a fear of losing something to someone else.
- Envy involves wanting something someone else has.
- Jealousy often involves relationships, while envy involves possessions or attributes.
- You feel jealousy when you fear someone taking your place, but you feel envy when you wish for something you don't own.
- If you feel a threat to something you already have, its jealousy; if you desire something you dont have, it's envy.
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