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Vocabulary Entry
jealous
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.
Example Sentences
"She felt jealous when she saw her friend with a new car."
"His jealous behavior made it difficult for him to keep friendships."
"The jealous siblings fought over their parents' attention."
N
noun
An emotion characterized by feelings of insecurity, fear, and concern over a perceived lack of resources or fears of losing something.
Example Sentences
"His jealousy was evident when he saw his partner chatting with someone else."
"They struggled with feelings of jealousy when they compared themselves to their wealthy neighbors."
"Jealousy can sometimes lead to irrational decisions in relationships."