be jealous
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Expresses the state of being jealous.
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- 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.