enviousness

Example Sentences

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"It's nothing but enviousness," he said in a lowered tone, which had a stimulating effect upon my wearied hearing.

From Falk A Reminiscence by Conrad, Joseph

I fancy a great deal of nonsense is talked about the world's enviousness.

From The Odd Women by Gissing, George

To business people, it denotes enviousness and covetousness.

From Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition by Miller, Gustavus Hindman

For that reason, perhaps, being free from that enviousness that characterizes so many girls, she was a beauty-lover.

From Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer by Halsey, Rena I.

Mr. Hooker was apparently examining the elegant furniture and luxurious accommodation with his usual resentful enviousness.

From Clarence by Harte, Bret