jealous

Definition

  • adjective: feeling or showing jealousy
  • adjective: intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: suspicious, anxious, envious

Examples

  • Some of his old friends are 'jealous' [='envious'] 'of' his success. = Some of his old friends are 'jealous of' him because of his success.

  • She became very 'jealous' whenever he talked to other women.

  • He 'jealously' accused his wife of flirting with other men.

Movie quotes

  • (..) The Hathaway loan-- it was mine. It's fucked up, the way they took it away from me after I busted my ass on that and they gave it to your wonky ass. Fuck that. I'm jealous, all right? It's out there. I'm jealous, okay? Whew. Well, perhaps I shouldn't have taken that deal. (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond
  • (..) - Fake. - First kiss. Scotty Lynch - Did you guys.. use tongue? - Maybe. - Are you jealous of Scotty Lynch? - Yes, I am. - Actually I think I'm jealous of your whole . - Let's see mine. First orthodontist. The bastard gave me head gear. - I got my first B. (..)
    2009 Zombieland
  • (..) to understand that. I think the Sons of the Harpy have stopped killing because their leader was made king. Are you jealous? You think I'm petty enough to speak ill of a man just because he represents competition? I do. (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Gift Season: 5 Episode 7