inemulous

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English

Etymology

From in- +‎ emulous.

Adjective

inemulous (comparative more inemulous, superlative most inemulous)

  1. (rare) Not emulous; not envious or desirous of.
    • 1789, Erasmus Darwin, The Loves of the Plants, J. Johnson, page 80:
      He treads, inemulous of fame or wealth, / Profuse of toil, and prodigal of health [] .