Search
Select the dictionary language
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.
He felt jealous when he saw his best friend talking to his crush.
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.
She experienced a jealous anxiety when her best friend started spending more time with a new group.
03
feeling protective or possessive over something or someone
Examples
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.
Lexical Tree
jealously
overjealous
jealous
