Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #12000
Word (Wort)

die missgunst

Translation (Übersetzung) resentment, envy, ill will
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈmɪsɡʊnst]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
nouns emotions psychology B2-level negative traits
Missgunst refers to a negative feeling of resentment or envy towards someone else's success, possessions, or advantages. It implies begrudging others their good fortune rather than simply wanting it for oneself. Often used in formal or literary contexts.

missgunst - German Nouns - missgunst Meaning - missgunst Translation - missgunst Nouns Examples

missgunst is a German Nouns

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missgunst Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Sein Erfolg erregte bei manchen Kollegen Missgunst.
His success aroused resentment among some colleagues.
Workplace dynamics
Aus reiner Missgunst kritisierte sie die Leistung ihrer Konkurrentin.
Out of pure envy, she criticized her competitor's performance.
Competitive situation
Missgunst ist ein schlechter Ratgeber bei Entscheidungen.
Resentment is a poor advisor when making decisions.
Moral advice

missgunst Word Family - missgunst Related Words - missgunst Family Members

missgunst Word Family (Wortfamilie)

missgunst word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn missgunst family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore missgunst related words and expand your German vocabulary.

adjective form (Adjektivform)
missgünstig
Meaning: envious, resentful
Example: Er war missgünstig gegenüber ihrem Erfolg.
Adjective
related verb (verwandtes Verb)
missgönnen
Meaning: to begrudge
Tense: Präsens
Example: Sie missgönnt ihm seinen Erfolg.
Verb
noun form (Substantivform)
Missgunstigkeit
Meaning: resentfulness
Example: Seine Missgunstigkeit war offensichtlich.
Noun

missgunst Usage - missgunst Collocations - missgunst Idioms - missgunst Synonyms - missgunst Antonyms

missgunst Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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missgunst Collocations (Kollokationen)

missgunst collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn missgunst word combinations and how to use missgunst with other words naturally.

mit Missgunst betrachten
to look at with resentment
Medium frequency
reine Missgunst
pure envy
Medium frequency
aus Missgunst handeln
to act out of envy
Medium frequency
Missgunst empfinden
to feel resentment
High frequency
von Missgunst getrieben
driven by envy
Medium frequency
Missgunst wecken
to arouse envy
Low frequency
Missgunst verbergen
to hide resentment
Low frequency

missgunst Idioms (Redewendungen)

missgunst idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing missgunst with meanings and explanations. Master missgunst expressions used in everyday German.

Grün vor Missgunst sein
to be green with envy
To be extremely envious of someone
Missgunst frisst die Seele auf
envy eats away at the soul
Envy is destructive to one's character and happiness
Aus Missgunst wird kein Glück
No happiness comes from envy
Being envious doesn't lead to personal fulfillment

missgunst Synonyms (Synonyme)

missgunst synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for missgunst and expand your German vocabulary. Learn missgunst similar words and their usage.

Neid
Meaning: envy
High similarity
Eifersucht
Meaning: jealousy
Medium similarity
Groll
Meaning: grudge, resentment
Medium similarity
Missgunstgefühl
Meaning: feeling of resentment
High similarity

missgunst Antonyms (Antonyme)

missgunst antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to missgunst. Discover missgunst opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Freude
Meaning: joy
Wohlwollen
Meaning: benevolence, goodwill
Anerkennung
Meaning: recognition, appreciation
Großzügigkeit
Meaning: generosity
Mitfreude
Meaning: shared joy, being happy for others

missgunst Semantically Related Words - missgunst Contextually Related Words - missgunst Thematically Related Words

missgunst Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

missgunst semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to missgunst. Explore missgunst related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn missgunst contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Neid Eifersucht Groll Beneiden Missgunstgefühl Missgunstigkeit

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