26984 words

jealous

6 definitions • 7 examples
1
upset and angry because someone that you love seems interested in another person:

Examples:

a jealous husband/wife
Anna says she feels jealous every time another woman looks at her boyfriend.
2
unhappy and angry because someone has something that you want:

Examples:

He had always been very jealous of his brother's good looks.
3
extremely careful in protecting someone or something:

Examples:

She is very jealous of her independence, and doesn't want to get married.
Her parents used to keep a jealous watch over her when she was young.
4
unhappy and slightly angry because you wish you had someone else’s qualities, advantages, or success:

Examples:

Ron was jealous of his colleague’s promotion.
5
fearing that someone you love loves someone else or is loved by someone else
6
very careful to protect someone or something:

Examples:

Her parents kept a jealous watch over her.

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