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jealous

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛləs/

Definition of jealous

feeling or showing an envious resentment of someone or their achievements, possessions, or perceived advantages:she was always jealous of me
feeling or showing a resentful suspicion that one’s partner is attracted to or involved with someone else:a jealous husband
fiercely protective of one’s rights or possessions:the men were proud of their achievements and jealous of their independence
(of God) demanding faithfulness and exclusive worship.

Derivatives

Middle English: from Old French gelos, from medieval Latin zelosus (see zealous)

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