Synonyms for

Jealous

Verb / ˈdʒelʌs / Another word for jealous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling or showing envy or resentment toward someone or something, often because of a perceived advantage or superiority

Synonyms & similar words

overjealous covetous greeneyed envious envious covetous green-eyed resentful grudging spiteful malicious hostile competitive rivalrous suspicious distrustful insecure protective possessive territorial watchful vigilant alert cautious

Synonyms by register

Formal

envious covetous possessive

Informal

spiteful resentful bugged peeved

Literary

jaundiced wroth

Antonyms

unconcerned indifferent generous magnanimous content secure trusting

Common collocations

  • jealous of someone
  • jealous of something
  • jealous lover
  • jealous husband
  • jealous rage
  • jealous of their success
  • green with jealousy

Word family

noun jealousy
adjective jealous
adverb jealously

Usage note

Jealousy typically implies a fear of losing something one has to a rival, while envy is a desire for something someone else possesses. However, in informal usage, 'jealous' is often used interchangeably with 'envious'.

Example sentences

  1. He was jealous of his brother's new bike.
  2. She was jealous of her classmate's artistic abilities.
  3. The dog was jealous of the new puppy.
  4. The toddler was jealous of her baby sister.
  5. The athlete was jealous of his opponent's success.

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