1. the quality or state of feeling discontent and resentment over someone else's possessions, achievements, or advantages
Usage: uncountable noun; often used to describe a negative emotional state

Examples

• Her enviousness of her colleague's promotion made it difficult for her to be supportive.
• The student's enviousness toward his classmate's scholarship prevented him from celebrating the achievement.
• He struggled to overcome his enviousness when his brother bought a new house.
• Enviousness can poison relationships if left unchecked.
• She recognized her enviousness and worked to develop gratitude instead.
• The team's success was marred by enviousness among some members.
• His enviousness of others' success motivated him to work harder on his own goals.