Synonyms of jealous

jealous

adjective

ˈje-ləs 

1

as in possessive

intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness

a boyfriend who became jealous whenever she paid attention to anyone but him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• possessive
• protective
• suspicious
• envious
• domineering
• demanding
• controlling
• invidious
• covetous
• distrustful
• overprotective
• jaundiced
• grasping
• mistrustful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tolerant
• undemanding
• permissive
• trusting
• understanding
• trustful
• tolerating

2

as in envious

having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages

was jealous of his friend's great popularity with the girls

Synonyms & Similar Words

• envious
• covetous
• resentful
• green with envy
• malicious
• greedy
• invidious
• suspicious
• spiteful
• jaundiced
• green-eyed
• grudging
• eating one's heart out
• begrudging
• avaricious
• petty
• distrustful
• grasping
• rapacious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generous
• kind
• benevolent
• unenvious
• charitable
• altruistic
• kindhearted
• well-meaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jealous

Tensions escalated when Killian became jealous of Blake and Ashley’s growing connection and continued communicating with Ashley. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

His length would make most of the offensive tackles in this class jealous, and his ability to move and find the ball at his size is rare. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026

That leaves those of us who missed our chance to take a gap year sometimes jealous, or even indignant. — Dj Didonna, Time, 13 July 2026

Though Hunt and Pacquin rightly won all the plaudits, Neill memorably played the brooding and jealous Alisdair. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026