| Adjective |
Meaning |
Example Sentence |
| Competing |
Engaging in rivalry or contesting |
The competing feelings of admiration and envy conflicted within him. |
| Covetous |
Desiring something possessed by another |
His covetous nature made him always want what others had. |
| Discontented |
Not satisfied; showing envy or dissatisfaction |
The discontented tone in her voice revealed her envy. |
| Envious |
Feeling a strong desire for what others have |
She couldn’t hide her envious looks as she saw their success. |
| Green-eyed |
Displaying jealousy or envy |
The green-eyed monster of envy emerged when she saw their achievements. |
| Grudging |
Showing reluctance or unwillingness |
She gave a grudging compliment despite her envy. |
| Invidious |
Likely to arouse envy or resentment |
The invidious comparisons only fueled her envy. |
| Jealous |
Feeling resentful of someone’s advantages |
Her jealous attitude stemmed from her sense of insecurity. |
| Resentful |
Feeling bitterness or anger due to envy |
He felt resentful toward his colleague’s promotion. |
| Rivalrous |
Characterized by rivalry or competition |
The rivalrous atmosphere sometimes led to envy among teammates. |
