Learn English – Non-malevolent synonym of envy

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"I want something very similar to what you have, but I don't feel resentment for your possession of it, nor do I wish for you to lose it"?

  • Greed doesn't seem targeted

  • Envy means wanting to take what someone else has, and feeling satisfaction upon seeing them lose it

  • Jealousy is a defensive fear of loss

  • Lust seems targeted at the person themselves

Best Answer

How about desire?

Desire noun a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.