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as in possessive
intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness
a boyfriend who became jealous whenever she paid attention to anyone but him
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as in envious
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
was jealous of his friend's great popularity with the girls
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Recent Examples of jealous
Like Nessy, Stud Muffin, too, did his best boy band impression on stage, adding in some choreography that even the show’s next guest would be jealous of.
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
An article from Rover said that dogs can get jealous, but not in the same way humans do.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
This couple survived an elephant attack and a capsizing and a duel with a jealous ex, but nothing survives the grind of the Yellowstone.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Prosecutors say the couple got into an argument and Read, a 45-year-old former adjunct professor, was enraged and jealous.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jealous
Lauren Huff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
An article from Rover said that dogs can get jealous, but not in the same way humans do.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
This couple survived an elephant attack and a capsizing and a duel with a jealous ex, but nothing survives the grind of the Yellowstone.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Prosecutors say the couple got into an argument and Read, a 45-year-old former adjunct professor, was enraged and jealous.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jealous
Adjective
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Veteran morel mushroom hunters covet their secret spots with a possessive fervor equal to that of any bass fishermen or deer hunter.—
Matthew Every,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2025
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Dogs of any breed can become possessive; however, some are more naturally prone to jealousy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Chris Clews, a keynote speaker and author of 'The Ultimate Essential Work & Life Lessons from '80s Pop Culture,' believes that many young people are envious of the Gen X childhood experience.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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She's been wowing fans with not only her triumphant return to regular on-camera work but also jaw-dropping beauty moments that have set the internet aflame with envious speculation and awestruck admiration.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For a very long time, other nations have been sizing up California with a covetous eye.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Those include a daffy retriever, a headstrong capybara, a covetous lemur and a mysterious bird, as well as glimpses of more fantastical creatures.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Chief among those are the stubbornness, hot-headedness and resentful pride that drove away Maryanne (The Righteous Gemstones’ Jennifer Nettles), his ex-wife and erstwhile performing partner, and their teenage son, Cade (Maxwell Jenkins).—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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Season 1 was largely about a conflict over a room, the butting of heads between the privileged guests and the resentful staff.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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These emails might include malicious links designed to install malware or steal login information.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Time to update: Apple has discovered hackers exploiting an iOS bug via malicious media files.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Jealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jealous. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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