jealousy (Meaning)
jealousy (n)
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
zealous vigilance
jealousy (n.)
The quality of being jealous; earnest concern or solicitude; painful apprehension of rivalship in cases nearly affecting one's happiness; painful suspicion of the faithfulness of husband, wife, or lover.
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jealousy Sentence Examples
- The green-eyed monster of jealousy reared its ugly head, threatening to ruin their friendship.
- She couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy when she saw her friend's beautiful new car.
- The rivalry between the two teams was fueled by jealousy and bitterness.
- His jealousy consumed him, turning him into a bitter and angry man.
- I tried to ignore the feeling of jealousy, but it was like a nagging voice in the back of my mind.
- I don't want to be jealous, but I can't help but compare myself to her.
- Her jealousy led her to do things she would later regret.
- The jealousy between the siblings was so intense that they could barely be in the same room together.
- He is so jealous of his friend’s new job that he spread rumors to ruin his reputation.
- Her jealousy turned her into a controlling and possessive person.
FAQs About the word jealousy
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival), zealous vigilanceThe quality of being jealous; earnest concern or solicitude; painful apprehension of rivalsh
hatred,resentment, envy, invidiousness,covetousness, animosity, malice, enmity, enviousness, ill will
sympathy, kindness, kindness, sympathy, benevolence,goodwill, goodwill, benevolence,
The green-eyed monster of jealousy reared its ugly head, threatening to ruin their friendship.
She couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy when she saw her friend's beautiful new car.
The rivalry between the two teams was fueled by jealousy and bitterness.
His jealousy consumed him, turning him into a bitter and angry man.
