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x1x17
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Jealous/Envy

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The dictionary notes that jealousy and envy are close in meaning. Jealousy is related to the word ZEAL or Zealous: FERVER for aperson, cause, or object; EAGER DESIRE or endeavor; enthusiasticdiligence; ADOR. Syn.:Intensity, Passion. Jealousy is intolerent of unfaithfulness or rivalry. It forstersa feeling of RESENTMENT AGAINST SOMEONE because of that person'srivaly, success, or advantages. Jealousy is inclined to be troubledby suspicions or fears of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc. Envy is related to the word invidious: Calculated to createill will or resentment; Offensively or unfairly discriminating;hateful injurious. HATEFUL. Envy has a wrongful LONGING TO POSSESS something belonging to,attained, or achievd by another. IT can lead to, or has inherenthateful feelings or resentment because some else possesses or hasattained what one wishes for oneself. Two words very close in their meanings with shades of differences.


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Tanya Marquette
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Re: Jealous/Envy

Post by Tanya Marquette »

very simply stated, jealousy can be seen as desiring what someone else has and envy is the sense that you will never have it.

tanya


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