be jealous

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Expresses the state of being jealous.

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Examples (10)

  • She was rather jealous of me.
  • He is always jealous of his younger brother's achievements.
  • Don't be jealous; everyone gets their turn.
  • They were secretly jealous of her newfound happiness.
  • I hope you won't be jealous if I get the promotion.
  • The child is jealous of the attention her parents give to the new baby.
  • Why are you being so jealous about his friendships?
  • She has been jealous of her sister's beauty for years.
  • It's natural to be a little jealous sometimes, but don't let it consume you.
  • He didn't want to be jealous, but he couldn't help it.