Alternative word for jealous (without the negative connotations)
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I was wondering whether there is a word similar to jealousy but without the negative connotations? For example, if I really admired someone for their memory and wished mine could be as good - however, I didn't feel begrudging of their good memory, or wished I could have good memory and they didn't.
Basically, a word meaning I'm happy for someone for their good fortune, but wished I also had it.
Thank you :)
synonyms connotation nonsubjective
edited Jun 14 '14 at 8:39
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I was wondering whether there is a word similar to jealousy but without the negative connotations? For example, if I really admired someone for their memory and wished mine could be as good - however, I didn't feel begrudging of their good memory, or wished I could have good memory and they didn't.
Basically, a word meaning I'm happy for someone for their good fortune, but wished I also had it.
Thank you :)
synonyms connotation nonsubjective
edited Jun 14 '14 at 8:39
Mari-Lou A
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asked Mar 16 '14 at 19:34
EliseElise
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It still seems none of the words put forth in answers here fully describe that feeling, at least in my opinion. I wonder if there is a German word with that exact quality? I believe that language is known for words that represent precise feelings. eg: schadenfreude.
– user100265
Dec 6 '14 at 19:20
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I was wondering whether there is a word similar to jealousy but without the negative connotations? For example, if I really admired someone for their memory and wished mine could be as good - however, I didn't feel begrudging of their good memory, or wished I could have good memory and they didn't.
Basically, a word meaning I'm happy for someone for their good fortune, but wished I also had it.
Thank you :)
synonyms connotation nonsubjective
edited Jun 14 '14 at 8:39
Mari-Lou A
62.6k57226466
asked Mar 16 '14 at 19:34
EliseElise
11116
I was wondering whether there is a word similar to jealousy but without the negative connotations? For example, if I really admired someone for their memory and wished mine could be as good - however, I didn't feel begrudging of their good memory, or wished I could have good memory and they didn't.
Basically, a word meaning I'm happy for someone for their good fortune, but wished I also had it.
Thank you :)
synonyms connotation nonsubjective
synonyms connotation nonsubjective
edited Jun 14 '14 at 8:39
Mari-Lou A
62.6k57226466
asked Mar 16 '14 at 19:34
EliseElise
11116
edited Jun 14 '14 at 8:39
Mari-Lou A
62.6k57226466
asked Mar 16 '14 at 19:34
EliseElise
11116
edited Jun 14 '14 at 8:39
Mari-Lou A
62.6k57226466
edited Jun 14 '14 at 8:39
Mari-Lou A
62.6k57226466
edited Jun 14 '14 at 8:39
Mari-Lou A
62.6k57226466
62.6k57226466
asked Mar 16 '14 at 19:34
EliseElise
11116
asked Mar 16 '14 at 19:34
EliseElise
11116
asked Mar 16 '14 at 19:34
EliseElise
11116
11116
It still seems none of the words put forth in answers here fully describe that feeling, at least in my opinion. I wonder if there is a German word with that exact quality? I believe that language is known for words that represent precise feelings. eg: schadenfreude.
– user100265
Dec 6 '14 at 19:20
add a comment |
It still seems none of the words put forth in answers here fully describe that feeling, at least in my opinion. I wonder if there is a German word with that exact quality? I believe that language is known for words that represent precise feelings. eg: schadenfreude.
– user100265
Dec 6 '14 at 19:20
It still seems none of the words put forth in answers here fully describe that feeling, at least in my opinion. I wonder if there is a German word with that exact quality? I believe that language is known for words that represent precise feelings. eg: schadenfreude.
– user100265
Dec 6 '14 at 19:20
It still seems none of the words put forth in answers here fully describe that feeling, at least in my opinion. I wonder if there is a German word with that exact quality? I believe that language is known for words that represent precise feelings. eg: schadenfreude.
– user100265
Dec 6 '14 at 19:20
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Envious is a term which fits your description.
answered Mar 16 '14 at 19:49
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Or, better yet, desirous, which has no negative connotation whatsoever.
– user68911
Mar 16 '14 at 19:54
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@Elise But you are desirous of Joe's memory, not of Joe -- that would imply something quite different!
– StoneyB
Mar 16 '14 at 20:19
At the risk of going down a grammar-cliche rabbit-hole, jealous and envious do not mean the same thing.
– DJClayworth
yesterday
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I think intrigued might be a better fit.
a mysterious or fascinating quality.
answered Mar 17 '14 at 3:51
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I found 2 answers that worked for me.
"Aspire", as in "I aspire to have what you have".
Or "benign envy". They did a whole research paper on it! http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/not-jealous-others-success-13972.html
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Wish may be the word you want.
I wish I had memories as nice as yours.
answered Jan 14 '18 at 21:57
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Envious is a term which fits your description.
answered Mar 16 '14 at 19:49
user68911user68911
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Or, better yet, desirous, which has no negative connotation whatsoever.
– user68911
Mar 16 '14 at 19:54
1
@Elise But you are desirous of Joe's memory, not of Joe -- that would imply something quite different!
– StoneyB
Mar 16 '14 at 20:19
At the risk of going down a grammar-cliche rabbit-hole, jealous and envious do not mean the same thing.
– DJClayworth
yesterday
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Envious is a term which fits your description.
answered Mar 16 '14 at 19:49
user68911user68911
20718
1
Or, better yet, desirous, which has no negative connotation whatsoever.
– user68911
Mar 16 '14 at 19:54
1
@Elise But you are desirous of Joe's memory, not of Joe -- that would imply something quite different!
– StoneyB
Mar 16 '14 at 20:19
At the risk of going down a grammar-cliche rabbit-hole, jealous and envious do not mean the same thing.
– DJClayworth
yesterday
add a comment |
Envious is a term which fits your description.
answered Mar 16 '14 at 19:49
user68911user68911
20718
Envious is a term which fits your description.
answered Mar 16 '14 at 19:49
user68911user68911
20718
answered Mar 16 '14 at 19:49
user68911user68911
20718
answered Mar 16 '14 at 19:49
user68911user68911
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answered Mar 16 '14 at 19:49
user68911user68911
20718
20718
1
Or, better yet, desirous, which has no negative connotation whatsoever.
– user68911
Mar 16 '14 at 19:54
1
@Elise But you are desirous of Joe's memory, not of Joe -- that would imply something quite different!
– StoneyB
Mar 16 '14 at 20:19
At the risk of going down a grammar-cliche rabbit-hole, jealous and envious do not mean the same thing.
– DJClayworth
yesterday
add a comment |
1
Or, better yet, desirous, which has no negative connotation whatsoever.
– user68911
Mar 16 '14 at 19:54
1
@Elise But you are desirous of Joe's memory, not of Joe -- that would imply something quite different!
– StoneyB
Mar 16 '14 at 20:19
At the risk of going down a grammar-cliche rabbit-hole, jealous and envious do not mean the same thing.
– DJClayworth
yesterday
1
1
Or, better yet, desirous, which has no negative connotation whatsoever.
– user68911
Mar 16 '14 at 19:54
Or, better yet, desirous, which has no negative connotation whatsoever.
– user68911
Mar 16 '14 at 19:54
1
1
@Elise But you are desirous of Joe's memory, not of Joe -- that would imply something quite different!
– StoneyB
Mar 16 '14 at 20:19
@Elise But you are desirous of Joe's memory, not of Joe -- that would imply something quite different!
– StoneyB
Mar 16 '14 at 20:19
At the risk of going down a grammar-cliche rabbit-hole, jealous and envious do not mean the same thing.
– DJClayworth
yesterday
At the risk of going down a grammar-cliche rabbit-hole, jealous and envious do not mean the same thing.
– DJClayworth
yesterday
add a comment |
I think intrigued might be a better fit.
a mysterious or fascinating quality.
answered Mar 17 '14 at 3:51
RyeɃreḁdRyeɃreḁd
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I think intrigued might be a better fit.
a mysterious or fascinating quality.
answered Mar 17 '14 at 3:51
RyeɃreḁdRyeɃreḁd
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I think intrigued might be a better fit.
a mysterious or fascinating quality.
answered Mar 17 '14 at 3:51
RyeɃreḁdRyeɃreḁd
15.9k43678
I think intrigued might be a better fit.
a mysterious or fascinating quality.
answered Mar 17 '14 at 3:51
RyeɃreḁdRyeɃreḁd
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answered Mar 17 '14 at 3:51
RyeɃreḁdRyeɃreḁd
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RyeɃreḁdRyeɃreḁd
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I found 2 answers that worked for me.
"Aspire", as in "I aspire to have what you have".
Or "benign envy". They did a whole research paper on it! http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/not-jealous-others-success-13972.html
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I found 2 answers that worked for me.
"Aspire", as in "I aspire to have what you have".
Or "benign envy". They did a whole research paper on it! http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/not-jealous-others-success-13972.html
answered yesterday
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I found 2 answers that worked for me.
"Aspire", as in "I aspire to have what you have".
Or "benign envy". They did a whole research paper on it! http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/not-jealous-others-success-13972.html
answered yesterday
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I found 2 answers that worked for me.
"Aspire", as in "I aspire to have what you have".
Or "benign envy". They did a whole research paper on it! http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/not-jealous-others-success-13972.html
answered yesterday
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Wish may be the word you want.
I wish I had memories as nice as yours.
answered Jan 14 '18 at 21:57
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Wish may be the word you want.
I wish I had memories as nice as yours.
answered Jan 14 '18 at 21:57
ruasoliveiraruasoliveira
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Wish may be the word you want.
I wish I had memories as nice as yours.
answered Jan 14 '18 at 21:57
ruasoliveiraruasoliveira
11
Wish may be the word you want.
I wish I had memories as nice as yours.
answered Jan 14 '18 at 21:57
ruasoliveiraruasoliveira
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answered Jan 14 '18 at 21:57
ruasoliveiraruasoliveira
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answered Jan 14 '18 at 21:57
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answered Jan 14 '18 at 21:57
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It still seems none of the words put forth in answers here fully describe that feeling, at least in my opinion. I wonder if there is a German word with that exact quality? I believe that language is known for words that represent precise feelings. eg: schadenfreude.
– user100265
Dec 6 '14 at 19:20