comparison is the thief of joy
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Meaning · English
Comparing one's own situation with that of others will lead to unhappiness or bitterness.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
So sánh tình huống của mình với người khác sẽ dẫn đến buồn hoặc đắng
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “comparison is the thief of joy” mean?
Comparing one's own situation with that of others will lead to unhappiness or bitterness.
Is “comparison is the thief of joy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.