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   jealous

   /ˈdʒɛləs/

   adjective

   • 1. feeling or showing an envious resentment of someone or their achievements, possessions, or perceived advantages: "she was always jealous of me" Similar enviouscovetousdesirousresentfulgrudgingbegrudgingjaundicedbittermaliciousspitefulgreen with envygreengreen-eyedgreedyselfishacquisitiveformal:emulousOpposite admiringproud
   • ▪ feeling or showing a resentful suspicion that one's partner is attracted to or involved with someone else: "a jealous husband" Similar suspiciousdistrustfulmistrustfuldoubtinginsecureanxiousapprehensive of rivalspossessiveproprietorialoverprotectiveclingingcontrollingdominatingOpposite trustingunderstanding
   • ▪ fiercely protective of one's rights or possessions: "the men were proud of their achievements and jealous of their independence" Similar protectivedefensivevigilantwatchfulheedfulmindfulcarefulsolicitousattentiveOpposite carelessunconcerned
   • ▪ (of God) demanding faithfulness and exclusive worship.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French gelos, from medieval Latin zelosus (see zealous).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJEALOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     JEALOUS meaning: 1. upset and angry because someone that you...

   • Traditional

     JEALOUS translate: 不高興的, 妒忌的；好妒忌的；吃醋的, 嫉妒的, 小心的,...

   • Znaczenie Jealous, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     JEALOUS definicja: 1. upset and angry because someone that...

   • Jealously

     JEALOUSLY definition: 1. to protect something very carefully...

   • Jealous: Arabic Translation

     JEALOUS translate: غَيور, حَسود. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Jealous: Polish Translation

     JEALOUS translate: zazdrosny, zazdrosny, zawistny,...

   • Jealous in Russian

     JEALOUS translate: завидующий , ревнующий . Learn more in...

   • Jealous in Italian

     JEALOUS translate: geloso, invidioso, geloso, invidioso,...

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   Jealous means feeling resentment or hostility toward someone because of their rivalry, success, or advantages. Learn how to use the word in different contexts, such as love, work, or religion, and discover its origin and synonyms.

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7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJEALOUSY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Jealousy is a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of jealousy with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishjealous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   jealous (of somebody/something) feeling angry or unhappy because you wish you had something that somebody else has synonym envious. She's jealous of my success. Children often feel jealous when a new baby arrives.