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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJEALOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   JEALOUS definition: 1. upset and angry because someone that you love seems interested in another person: 2. unhappy….

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJEALOUSY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   JEALOUSY definition: 1. a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want: 2. a….

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryJEALOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   JEALOUS meaning: 1. upset and angry because someone that you love seems interested in another person: 2. unhappy….

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJEALOUSLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   JEALOUSLY definition: 1. to protect something very carefully because it is important to you: 2. in a way that shows you….

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › es › diccionarioJEALOUS | traducir al español - Cambridge Dictionary

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   traducir JEALOUS: celoso, envidioso, celoso/osa [masculine-feminine, singular], celoso/osa [masculine-feminine….

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryJEALOUSY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   JEALOUSY meaning: 1. a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want: 2. a….

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › be-jealous-ofSynonyms and antonyms of be jealous of in English - Cambridge...

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   BE JEALOUS OF - Synonyms, related words and examples | Cambridge English Thesaurus

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishZEALOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ZEALOUS definition: 1. enthusiastic and eager: 2. enthusiastic and eager: 3. enthusiastic and eager: . Learn more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOVERZEALOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    OVERZEALOUS definition: 1. too enthusiastic and eager: 2. too enthusiastic and eager: . Learn more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › es › diccionarioJEALOUS | significado en inglés - Cambridge Dictionary

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    JEALOUS Significado, definición, qué es JEALOUS: 1. upset and angry because someone that you love seems interested in another person: 2. unhappy….