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jealous

1 of 1adjective
/ˈdʒɛləs/
Forms:more jealous,most jealous
1

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

A2
  • Don't be jealous of his success, you can achieve great things too.
  • He felt jealous when he saw his best friend talking to his crush.
  • I'm so jealous of your vacation plans.
  • She was jealous of her sister's success.
  • When his coworker got a raise, he couldn't help but feel jealous.
Synonyms:
enviousgreen-eyedcovetous
2

feeling suspicious or concerned about someone's intentions, especially regarding their relationship with someone else

  • He felt a jealous pang as his partner laughed with someone else across the room.
  • She experienced a jealous anxiety when her best friend started spending more time with a new group.
  • The jealous glance he cast at her while she spoke with the man made her uneasy.
  • His jealous heart twisted with every compliment she received from another.
  • The jealous husband couldn't shake the thought that his wife might be interested in someone else.
Synonyms:
green-eyedoverjealoussuspiciousdistrustful
3

feeling protective or possessive over something or someone

  • She was jealous of her family's attention, wanting more of it for herself.
  • The artist was jealous of her creative space, fearing others might infringe upon her process.
  • He has always been very jealous of his privacy and avoids sharing personal details.
  • She was jealous of her good reputation and went to great lengths to maintain it.
Synonyms:
possessiveprotective