unenvied
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not arousing envy: "unenvied" describes a state or condition in which a person, thing, or situation is not the object of envy or jealousy from others. It implies a lack of desirability or admiration that would typically provoke covetousness.
Usage Examples
- (His life did not cause others to feel envy because it was ordinary and unremarkable.)
- (No one wished to be in her place due to the poor outcome.)
- (Their reputation was not something others wanted or admired.)
Advanced Usage
"unenvied role": a position or duty that no one wants because it is difficult, unpleasant, or thankless.
- She took on the unenvied role of mediator in the family dispute. (She accepted a task that others would avoid due to its difficulty and lack of reward.)
"unenvied state": a condition of being free from envy, often implying a lack of competition or desire from others.
- The artist's unenvied state allowed him to work without pressure from rivals. (No one coveted his artistic success, giving him freedom from jealousy.)
Variants and Related Words
- Envy (n): a feeling of discontented longing for someone's advantages, possessions, or qualities.
- He felt envy when he saw his friend's new car. (He wished he had the same car.)
- Envious (adj): feeling or showing envy.
- She was envious of her colleague's promotion. (She resented her colleague's success.)
- Unenvying (adj): not feeling or showing envy (rare).
- Her unenvying nature made her a generous friend. (She did not feel jealousy toward others.)
Synonyms
- Uncoveted: not desired or sought after.
- The uncoveted job was offered to the newest employee. (No one wanted the position.)
- Undesired: not wanted or wished for.
- His undesired fame brought him more trouble than joy. (He did not seek or enjoy the attention.)
- Unadmired: not regarded with respect or approval.
- The unadmired painting was left in the corner of the gallery. (Few people appreciated or praised it.)
Related Idioms
- No one's cup of tea: not something that someone likes or wants.
- That unenvied task is no one's cup of tea. (Nobody enjoys or desires that duty.)
- Not in demand: not sought after or popular.
- His unenvied skills were not in demand in the job market. (His abilities were not highly valued or desired.)
Antonyms
- Enviable: causing or likely to cause envy.
- She had an enviable collection of vintage records. (Many people wished they had it.)
- Covered: greatly desired, often to the point of jealousy.
- The coveted prize was won by the youngest competitor. (Everyone wanted to win it.)