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feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want
- Don't be jealous of his success, you can achieve great things too.
- He felt jealous when he saw his best friend talking to his crush.
- I'm so jealous of your vacation plans.
- She was jealous of her sister's success.
- When his coworker got a raise, he couldn't help but feel jealous.
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feeling suspicious or concerned about someone's intentions, especially regarding their relationship with someone else
- He felt a jealous pang as his partner laughed with someone else across the room.
- She experienced a jealous anxiety when her best friend started spending more time with a new group.
- The jealous glance he cast at her while she spoke with the man made her uneasy.
- His jealous heart twisted with every compliment she received from another.
- The jealous husband couldn't shake the thought that his wife might be interested in someone else.
3
feeling protective or possessive over something or someone
- She was jealous of her family's attention, wanting more of it for herself.
- The artist was jealous of her creative space, fearing others might infringe upon her process.
- He has always been very jealous of his privacy and avoids sharing personal details.
- She was jealous of her good reputation and went to great lengths to maintain it.
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