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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

envy

/ɛn.vi/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does envy mean?

noun, verb

A feeling of discontent and resentment, often caused by someone else's success or good fortune. To feel or show a desire to have (something) that belongs to someone else.

Example

"She felt a pang of envy when she saw her friend's new car."

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