| 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. |
