envious

Example Sentences

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I was envious—I wanted the same feelings of affirmation they had.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some felt excited, even envious, at the thought of the great adventure awaiting the chosen ones.

From Literature

He loves football but says he is envious of those who don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal

I didn’t realize it at the time, but there was also insecurity there: An American embarrassed by a rough, unsophisticated America, envious of Europe’s aristocratic polish.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two months and some cursory learning later, I found myself visiting him in Montréal, deeply envious of all of the bilingual and French-proficient Canadians and American expats he introduced me to.

From Salon