jealous

/ˈdʒɛləs/

adjectivejeal · ous

Think: "JEL-ous"—jealous feelings can make you feel like JELL inside.

Yes, it's jealous. The tricky part is the middle: it’s **jeal-** (like **seal** with a j), not *jel-* or *jeel-*.

Definitions

  1. adjectivefeeling unhappy or angry because someone has something you want or gets attention you want
  2. adjectivewanting to protect something you care about because you fear losing it

Examples

  • “Maya felt jealous when her brother got a new bike.”
  • “He was jealous of her success, but he still congratulated her.”
  • “The dragon was jealous of its treasure and guarded it closely.”

Synonyms

enviousresentfulcovetouspossessivebegrudging

Antonyms

contentunbotheredsecure

Translations

ES celosoPT ciumentoFR jaloux / jalouse

Common misspellings

jelousjealosjealousejealiousjealusyjealouosjealoues

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