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envy

 
a desire to have another's possessions or qualities for oneself.
penis envy in psychoanalysis, the concept that the female envies the male his possession of a penis, first described by Freud as occurring during the phallic stage in little girls as they become aware of anatomical differences between the sexes. It is often used more broadly for the women's generalized envy of men or their characteristics.
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en·vy

(en'vē),
One's feeling of discontent or jealousy resulting from comparison with another person.
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Everybody feels envious at certain points in their life.
maliciously) envious people tend to be less sensitive to potential losses.
I used the word 'jealousy', what I meant was 'envious'.
Envious Fashions closely collaborates with designers and dress makers to bring to life these gorgeous evening dresses and gowns.
"I felt envious. I didn't really watch it, that's how much I didn't like it.
It makes me feel frumpy, unsexy and a bit envious. We have both been married for 10 years and have three kids under five.
Karl Aquino, the study reveals that envious employees are more likely to undermine peers if they feel disconnected from others.
Asked about the hostile reception by fans, he said: "I think that because I am rich, handsome and a great player people are envious of me.
ENVY: A person becomes envious when he lacks another's perceived superior qualities, achievements, or possessions and either desires it or wishes that the other lacked it.
SIR Alex Ferguson has admitted he still gets envious when he compares Manchester United's European record to that of the continent's other heavyweights.
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