CEFR B1

jealousy

noun

Meaning

A feeling of resentment or unhappiness caused by the belief that someone else possesses something one desires, or by the suspicion that a loved one is being unfaithful.

Examples

His jealousy often surfaced whenever she mentioned her former colleagues.
The siblings struggled with intense jealousy over their parents' attention.

Synonyms: envy, resentment, covetousness, possessiveness

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jealousy (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛləsi/

Definition

A feeling of resentment or unhappiness caused by the belief that someone else possesses something one desires, or by the suspicion that a loved one is being unfaithful.

Examples

His jealousy often surfaced whenever she mentioned her former colleagues.
The siblings struggled with intense jealousy over their parents' attention.
She tried to hide her jealousy, but her cold tone gave her away.

Synonyms of jealousy

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