invidiousness

noun

Definition of invidiousnessnext
as in jealousy
a painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too she pretended to be happy for her friend's good fortune, but there was an unmistakable invidiousness about her supposedly heartfelt congratulations

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  1. jealousy
  2. hatred
  3. resentment
Noun
  • Does the actor ever get Elphaba green with jealousy?
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Embodying Burroughs’ alter ego and cycling through Lee’s lust, jealousy, world-weariness, neediness, and bliss, Craig cracks this smitten, doomed romantic wide open.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of jealousy
Noun
  • All of the hatred and violence of their relationship all culminated in this moment.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The promise comes several days after a man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson said he was motivated by hatred of that system ‒ a hatred apparently shared by many people who have taken to social media in the days since the Dec. 4 killing.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • Instead of working together to face external pressures, partners can become stuck in a cycle of finger-pointing, avoidance or resentment.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But Hofer doesn't betray the slightest bit of resentment about his departure.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of resentment
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invidiously

invidiousness

in view of

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“Invidiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invidiousness. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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