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   jealous

   /ˈdʒɛləs/

   adjective

   • 1. feeling or showing an envious resentment of someone or their achievements, possessions, or perceived advantages: "she was always jealous of me" Similar enviouscovetousdesirousresentfulgrudgingbegrudgingjaundicedbittermaliciousspitefulgreen with envygreengreen-eyedgreedyselfishacquisitiveformal:emulousOpposite admiringproud
   • ▪ feeling or showing a resentful suspicion that one's partner is attracted to or involved with someone else: "a jealous husband" Similar suspiciousdistrustfulmistrustfuldoubtinginsecureanxiousapprehensive of rivalspossessiveproprietorialoverprotectiveclingingcontrollingdominatingOpposite trustingunderstanding
   • ▪ fiercely protective of one's rights or possessions: "the men were proud of their achievements and jealous of their independence" Similar protectivedefensivevigilantwatchfulheedfulmindfulcarefulsolicitousattentiveOpposite carelessunconcerned
   • ▪ (of God) demanding faithfulness and exclusive worship.

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

   Scrabble Points: 14

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