Meaning of the word "it is better be envied than pitied" in English
What does "it is better be envied than pitied" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
it is better be envied than pitied
US /ɪt ɪz ˈbetər bi ˈenvid ðæn ˈpɪtid/
UK /ɪt ɪz ˈbetə bi ˈenvid ðæn ˈpɪtid/
Idiom
it is preferable to be successful and have others be jealous of you than to be a failure and have others feel sorry for you
Example:
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She works hard to maintain her status, believing that it is better to be envied than pitied.
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Even though the taxes are high on his new mansion, he says it is better to be envied than pitied.