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jealous
01
feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want
Examples
Do n't be jealous of his success, you can achieve great things too.
02
feeling suspicious or concerned about someone's intentions, especially regarding their relationship with someone else
Examples
He felt a jealous pang as his partner laughed with someone else across the room.
03
feeling protective or possessive over something or someone
Examples
She was jealous of her family's attention, wanting more of it for herself.
Lexical Tree
jealously
overjealous
jealous
