Definitions
- Referring to a feeling of resentment or ill-will towards someone due to a past offense or wrong. - Talking about a reluctance to give or share something with someone, often due to a past disagreement or conflict. - Describing a lingering feeling of anger or bitterness towards someone or something.
- Referring to a feeling of jealousy or covetousness towards someone else's possessions, qualities, or achievements. - Talking about a desire to have something that someone else has, often accompanied by feelings of inferiority or inadequacy. - Describing a feeling of discontent or resentment towards someone who has something that one desires.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve negative emotions.
- 2Both can be directed towards someone else.
- 3Both can be long-lasting and difficult to overcome.
- 4Both can lead to negative consequences in relationships.
- 5Both can be triggered by a sense of unfairness or injustice.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Grudge is directed towards a person or group of people, while envy is directed towards a possession, quality, or achievement.
- 2Emotion: Grudge is characterized by resentment or bitterness, while envy is characterized by jealousy or covetousness.
- 3Cause: Grudge is often caused by a past offense or wrong, while envy is often caused by a perceived advantage or superiority of someone else.
- 4Expression: Grudge is often kept hidden or internalized, while envy may be expressed more openly or visibly.
- 5Consequence: Grudge can lead to a breakdown in relationships or communication, while envy can lead to feelings of inadequacy or low self-esteem.
Remember this!
Grudge and envy are both negative emotions that can be directed towards someone or something else. However, the difference between grudge and envy is their object and emotion. A grudge is directed towards a person or group of people and is characterized by resentment or bitterness, often caused by a past offense or wrong. Whereas, envy is directed towards a possession, quality, or achievement and is characterized by jealousy or covetousness, often caused by a perceived advantage or superiority of someone else.
