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 Richards channeled his jealousy into an elemental fury of a song. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 Prosecutors argued that Yang, who had been involved with Gayle, murdered Reuter out of jealousy. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 This isn't intended to be a trauma dump, inspire jealousy, or make your significant other act as your therapist. — Sabrina Romanoff, CNBC, 29 June 2026 The jealousy that emanates from every pore of this guy is uncontrollable. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for jealousy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jealousy
  1. resentment
  2. envy
  3. hatred
Noun
  • The altercation between Adebayo and Herro was sparked by recent comments apparently made by Herro on social media critiquing Adebayo and also showing some resentment toward Adebayo.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Deb is willing to put some of her resentment aside to help Sutton steer Hugh towards safer choices.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026
Definition of resentment
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  • Nathan Howard | Bloomberg | Getty Images Virginia’s site readiness program is the envy of the nation.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • The show, which was originally based on a memoir of the same name, serves up serious fashion envy as well as a helping of good-old inspiring feminism.
    — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of envy
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  • Yet, in a surprising departure from the real-life Caroline’s historical hatred of Native Americans, this version of the character ultimately befriends White Sun and teaches Good Eagle.
    — Max Gao, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
  • For some unapologetic antisemites like Fuentes, there’s ample evidence of blatant anti-Jewish hatred on display.
    — Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of hatred

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