jealous (Meaning)
jealous (s)
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
jealous (a.)
Zealous; solicitous; vigilant; anxiously watchful.
Apprehensive; anxious; suspiciously watchful.
Exacting exclusive devotion; intolerant of rivalry.
Disposed to suspect rivalry in matters of interest and affection; apprehensive regarding the motives of possible rivals, or the fidelity of friends; distrustful; having morbid fear of rivalry in love or preference given to another; painfully suspicious of the faithfulness of husband, wife, or lover.
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jealous Sentence Examples
- 1) She was jealous of her sister's new car.
- 2) John was jealous of his friend's promotion at work.
- 3) Mary was jealous of her boyfriend's close female friend.
- 4) The student was jealous of his classmate's high grades.
- 5) The employee was jealous of her colleague's raise.
- 6) The actor was jealous of his co-star's leading role.
- 7) The athlete was jealous of his competitor's faster running time.
- 8) The artist was jealous of her rival's award-winning painting.
- 9) The child was jealous of his sibling's new toy.
- 10) The musician was jealous of his bandmate's guitar skills.
FAQs About the word jealous
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages, suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rivalZealous; solicitou
possessive,protective, suspicious, envious, invidious, demanding, distrustful, controlling, overprotective,domineering
understanding, permissive, trustful, undemanding, tolerant, understanding, trusting, trustful, trusting, permissive
1) She was jealous of her sister's new car.
2) John was jealous of his friend's promotion at work.
3) Mary was jealous of her boyfriend's close female friend.
4) The student was jealous of his classmate's high grades.
