Definition of envy

The word "envy" is derived from the Old French word "envie" (meaning "sorrow" or "grief"), which in turn comes from the Latin word "invidus" (meaning "unpleasing" or "displeasing"). The word "envy" first appeared in the Middle English language in the 14th century to describe feelings of sorrow or grief that are caused by a sense of unfulfilled desire or deprivation. In its most basic sense, "envy" refers to feelings of sorrow or grief that are caused by a sense of unfulfilled desire or deprivation, particularly in relation to the possessions, achievements, or qualities of another person. It can also be used to describe the state or condition of experiencing such feelings, particularly in relation to their intensity or duration. In modern English, the word "envy" is often used to describe feelings of sorrow or grief that are caused by a sense of unfulfilled desire or deprivation, particularly in relation to the possessions, achievements, or qualities of another person. This usage is common in many different contexts, from psychology and emotional intelligence to literature and literature criticism, where it is used to describe feelings of sorrow or grief that are caused by a sense of unfulfilled desire or deprivation, particularly in relation to the possessions, achievements, or qualities of another person. In computing and information technology, the term "envy" is sometimes used to describe a situation or circumstance in which a person or system experiences feelings of sorrow or grief that are caused by a sense of unfulfilled desire or deprivation, particularly in relation to its possessions, achievements, or qualities, as part of a larger performance or efficiency analysis. This usage is less common than the more traditional usage, but it is still used in some contexts, particularly in relation to computer networking and communication protocols, where it is used to describe a situation or circumstance in which a person or system experiences feelings of sorrow or grief that are caused by a sense of unfulfilled desire or deprivation, particularly in relation to its possessions, achievements, or qualities, as part of a larger performance or efficiency analysis. In all of these contexts, the word "envy" is used to describe feelings of sorrow or grief that are caused by a sense of unfulfilled desire or deprivation, particularly in relation