envy for

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feeling envy directed toward a person

envyPREPOSITIONAL PHRASES (with noun)

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Examples (10)

  • The envy she felt for her more popular sister was almost tangible.
  • I felt a sharp twinge of envy for the people who lived in that beautiful house.
  • He couldn't hide his envy for his successful colleague.
  • Is it wrong to feel a little envy for someone who seems to have a perfect life?
  • Despite his own achievements, a deep-seated envy for his childhood friend remained.
  • She claims to have no envy for the rich and famous.
  • There was an undeniable sense of envy for the winning team in the stadium.
  • The study explored feelings of professional envy for more senior partners in the firm.
  • A flicker of envy for the carefree birds in the sky crossed his mind.
  • His constant talk about money revealed a strong envy for his wealthy neighbors.