Envious

/ˈɛn.vi.əs/ adjective

Feeling unhappy because someone else has something you want, like success, looks, or possessions. It often includes wishing you had what they have.

From Old French *envieus*, from Latin *invidiōsus*, from *invidia* meaning 'envy' or 'jealousy'. The Latin root literally connects to the idea of 'looking against' or 'looking at with hostility'.

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