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Jealous 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1

Jealous 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1

Jealous 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1

/ˈdʒel.əs/ (adj)

feeling unhappy or bitter because other people have some advantages or possessions, envious, covetous, green-eyed, resentful, green with envy, desirous – protective, suspicious, wary, watchful

Maybe you’re jealous of others’ success at work. Perhaps you’re envious of your friend’s great relationship, or their seemingly fabulous life.

Why do we feel jealous of others’ good fortune? Why do we covet our friends’ lives? Is jealousy really so bad? And what should we do to clear up those green-with-envy moments?

Source: https://wrightfoundation.org/

Antonym: trusting

Noun: jealousy

Noun: jealousness

Adverb: jealously


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