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jealous

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of jealous

1 intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness
  • a boyfriend who became jealous whenever she paid attention to anyone but him
Synonyms of jealous

possessive
Words Related to jealous

controlling, demanding, domineering, grasping

covetous, envious, invidious, jaundiced

distrustful, mistrustful, suspicious

overprotective, protective
Near Antonyms of jealous

undemanding

permissive, tolerant, tolerating, trustful, trusting, understanding
2 having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
  • Ed was jealous of his friend's new car.
Synonyms of jealous

covetous, envious, green-eyed, invidious, jaundiced, resentful
Words Related to jealous

begrudging, grudging

avaricious, grasping, greedy, rapacious

distrustful, suspicious

malicious, petty, spiteful
Phrases Synonymous with jealous

eating one's heart out, green with envy
Near Antonyms of jealous

generous, kind, kindhearted

altruistic, benevolent, charitable

well-meaning
Antonyms of jealous

unenvious

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