jealousy

noun
UK: /ˈdʒeləsi/
US: /ˈdʒeləsi/

  1. The feeling of being unhappy because someone has something that you wish you had.

    1. I felt a pang of jealousy when I saw her new car her jealousy was her doom.
    2. There was jealousy between the brothers because their father always favored one jealousy clouded his judgment.

  2. Anger or sadness because you think your partner might be interested in someone else.

    1. He felt jealousy when she spoke to his friend he overcame his jealousy.
    2. Her jealousy was obvious when he danced with another girl controlling jealousy is a challenge.

Synonyms

envy resentment suspicion rivalry
jealousy verb

  1. To be jealous of someone or something: to feel unhappy and angry because someone has something that you want.

    1. I don't jealousy her success as she earned it.
    2. Many people jealousy his easy life since it seems relaxing to them.
jealousy adjective

  1. Feeling or showing jealousy.

    1. He's a jealous man he always suspects her.
    2. She gave me a jealous look when I was talking to her boyfriend her words were sharp.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jealousy" in English means: The feeling of being unhappy because someone has something that you wish you had., Anger or sadness because you think your partner might be interested in someone else..

The phonetic transcription of "jealousy" is /ˈdʒeləsi/ in British English and /ˈdʒeləsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jealousy": envy, resentment, suspicion, rivalry.

Example usage of "jealousy": "I felt a pang of jealousy when I saw her new car her jealousy was her doom.". More examples on the page.