Envy
Envy
Envy (/ˈɛnvi/; from Latin invidia) is an emotion which occurs when a person lacks another's superior quality, achievement, or possession and either desires it or wishes that the other lacked it.
Etymology
The term envy comes from the Latin word invidia, which means "non-sight". The Latin word invidia stems from the word videre, which means "to see". The prefix in- in invidia means "not" or "without". Therefore, invidia essentially means "not seeing" or "overlooking", which is a reference to how envy can often blind us to our own good qualities and blessings.
Definition
Envy is a complex and puzzling emotion. It is generally defined as a resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck. Envy can manifest in different ways, such as wanting what someone else has, wishing that they didn't have it, or feeling inferior in comparison to them.
Related Terms
- Jealousy: Often confused with envy, jealousy is the fear of losing something that one possesses to another person.
- Resentment: A feeling of indignation and annoyance due to perceived unfair treatment.
- Covetousness: An intense desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.
- Malice: The intention or desire to do evil or cause harm to others.
- Spite: A desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Envy
- Wikipedia's article - Envy
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