unenvying
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not feeling or expressing envy: "unenvying" describes a state or attitude of being free from envy, jealousy, or resentment toward others' advantages, successes, or possessions.
Usage Examples
- (She felt no jealousy despite the colleague's success.)
- (The child showed no resentment, only sincere congratulations.)
- (His lack of envy contributed to his reliability and popularity.)
Advanced Usage
"unenvying gaze": a look that does not covet or begrudge what others have.
- He watched the wealthy tourists with an unenvying gaze, content with his own simple life. (His look showed no desire for their wealth.)
"unenvying acceptance": a calm, non-resentful acknowledgment of another's fortune.
- The artist's unenvying acceptance of his rival's fame was remarkable. (He acknowledged the rival's success without bitterness.)
Variants and Related Words
- Envy (noun/verb): a feeling of discontented longing for someone else's advantages; to feel such discontent.
- She felt envy when her sister bought a new car. (She experienced jealousy.)
- Envious (adj): feeling or showing envy.
- He was envious of his friend's talent. (He was jealous.)
- Unenvied (adj): not envied; not the object of envy.
- His humble position was unenvied by anyone. (No one felt jealous of his position.)
Synonyms
- Nonjealous: free from jealousy.
- Unresentful: not holding resentment.
- Content: satisfied with what one has; not desiring more.
Related Idioms
- Green-eyed monster: a phrase for envy or jealousy (antonym of "unenvying").
- The green-eyed monster consumed him when he saw his brother's success. (He was overcome with envy.)