Jealousy is when you think that the success or the greatness of somebody else is a threat to you, or diminishes you. Envy is when you desire to become more like someone else.
Envy can be virtuous and productive, jealousy is not.
Jealousy is when you think that the success or the greatness of somebody else is a threat to you, or diminishes you. Envy is when you desire to become more like someone else.
Envy can be virtuous and productive, jealousy is not.