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Definition of enviousness

enviousness

/ˈɛn.vi.əs.nəs/
en · vi · ous · ness
Adverb:enviously
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Adjective:envious
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enviousness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality, state, or disposition of feeling discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

Example

"Her constant enviousness toward her colleagues' promotions eventually strained her workplace relationships."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard usage, the shorter noun "envy" is almost always preferred over "enviousness," though "enviousness" occasionally appears when emphasizing a person's persistent disposition or character trait rather than a single feeling.

• Nearby Words

envier
envious
enviously
enviousness
environment
environmental
environmentalism

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enviousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enviousness
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