jealousy

noun

ˈje-lə-sē How to pronounce jealousy (audio)
Definition of jealousynext
as in resentment
a painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too her jealousy over her sister's singing career drove the two of them apart

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Recent Examples of jealousy And like the milkman, good-looking couriers delivering the coveted cooling relief became a source of jealousy for insecure husbands. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026 David Spade is sharing why jealousy can sometimes be a good thing. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026 There are also more complicated emotions, like jealousy, that fabulous women are allowed to express more fully. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 Because, as has been extensively covered, of jealousy and the fact that many associate her fans with being on the political right. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jealousy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jealousy
  1. resentment
  2. envy
  3. hatred
Noun
  • Say what’s bothering you before resentment takes over the conversation.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Her words are not of gratitude but resentment, bile and narcissism.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of resentment
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  • The skepticism of passersby has blossomed into praise, curiosity, and even envy.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The comedian explained that his envy pushed him to become a better comedian.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of envy
Noun
  • His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.
    — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Yet Christ Jesus consistently refused to let fear, hatred, or sin define his view of anyone’s identity.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of hatred

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“Jealousy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jealousy. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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