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
  • The inescapable sounds of rejection and resentment should’ve long been raining down from the Dawg Pound and ringing in the ears of the bosses who divided this fanbase by dolling up a flawed man as their franchise quarterback.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Margo and Harry’s late-life crisis brings decades of love, resentment and regret to the surface, with humour and emotional truth.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of resentment
Noun
  • 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
  • Hong Kong authorities defend the verdict Hong Kong leader John Lee said the alliance has long deliberately planted seeds of hatred against the party and the central government in society, and their acts endangered national security.
    — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But choices like Wintour’s silence the very people hurt by ethnic hatred.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hatred

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“Jealousy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jealousy. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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