Alexa and Missy are both junior high school students. They have similarly strong GPAs, write for their school newspaper, and play soccer. Missy makes the Varsity soccer team, but Alexa only makes Junior Varsity, to her great disappointment. Alexa feels that Missy had an unfair advantage because her aunt coaches the soccer team, and starts to spread rumors about it to the other players. What emotion is Alexa demonstrating?

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Alexa is demonstrating malicious envy because she is feeling resentful towards Missy for achieving something that she herself wanted, and is actively trying to bring her down by spreading rumors. Additionally, her belief that Missy had an unfair advantage due to her aunt's coaching position highlights her desire for a level playing field.

Alexa and Missy Are Both Junior High School Students