Neid — meaning in English

English meaning

• envy noun A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
• grudge noun A long-held feeling of resentment or ill will toward someone, usually because of a past wrong.
• jealousy noun A feeling of resentment or insecurity caused by fear of losing someone's affection or by envy of another's advantage.

Senses

Neid is used for these senses in English:

• envy Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). [from 13th c.]
• grudge (countable) Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.

envy — full definition

1. noun A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
2. verb To feel resentful desire for what someone else has.

grudge — full definition

1. noun A long-held feeling of resentment or ill will toward someone, usually because of a past wrong.
2. verb To be reluctant to give or allow something.

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