B1adjectiveemotionsrelationships
US/ˈdʒel.əs/
UK/ˈdʒel.əs/
unhappy or angry because someone has something you want, or afraid of losing someone's love
In context
She was jealous when her best friend got the scholarship she wanted.
My little brother gets jealous whenever our parents praise me.
Some people become jealous if their partner chats with old friends online.
Words that go with jealous
adjective + preposition
- jealous ofHe was jealous of his cousin's new car and big salary.
adjective + noun
- jealous partnerA jealous partner may check your phone without asking.
- jealous rageIn a jealous rage, he threw her phone against the wall.
adverb + adjective
- extremely jealousHer ex-boyfriend became extremely jealous whenever she went out with friends.
- slightly jealousI felt slightly jealous when I saw their holiday photos from Japan.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is jealous with her sister.Correct: She is jealous of her sister.