Is Envy the Worst Narcissistic Trait? | Grandiose vs. Vulnerable Narcissism

This video answers the questions: What is the nature of narcissistic envy? Is there a difference between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism in term of envy? Is grandiose narcissism associated with envy?
Narcissism:

There are two types of narcissism: With grandiose narcissism we see characteristics like being extroverted, socially bold, self-confident, having a superficial charm, being resistant to criticism, and being callous and unemotional. Vulnerable narcissism is characterized by shame, anger, aggression, hypersensitivity, a tendency to be introverted, defensive, avoidant, anxious, depressed, socially awkward, and shy.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder criteria
1. Grandiose sense of self-importance
2. Fantasies of success, power, fame
3. Special or unique
4. Requires excessive admiration
5. Sense of entitlement
6. Manipulative
7. Lacks empathy for others
8. Envious and believing others envy you
9. Arrogant attitudes or behaviors


Shoshani, M., Shoshani, B., Kella, R., & Becker, M. (2012). Green eyes, crows, and scorpions: Envy in the contexts of neediness, separateness, and narcissism. Psychoanalytic Psychology, 29(4), 440–458.

Krizan Z, & Johar O. (2012). Envy divides the two faces of narcissism. Journal of Personality, 80(5), 1415–1451.

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