Simple meaning
What does Jealous mean?
Jealous means upset when others have what you want.
Dictionary definition
Feeling upset because someone else has what you want or gets attention you wish for.
Example sentences
Jealous in a sentence
easy
He felt jealous when his friend got picked first.
medium
Jealous feelings can fade when you focus on your own goals.
hard
She admitted she felt jealous and then congratulated her classmate.
Synonyms
Words like Jealous
enviousUse when wanting what someone else has.
resentfulUse when jealousy turns into bitterness.
Antonyms
Opposite words
contentUse when you feel satisfied with what you have.
supportiveUse when you are happy for others' success.
Word family
Jealous word family
Base word
jealous
noun
jealousy
The feeling of being jealous.
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What does jealous mean?
Jealous means feeling upset about others getting what you wanted.
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