Definition of Jealous

feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages

Examples of Jealous in a sentence

Feeling jealous of her older sister’s small frame, the overweight teen refused to go prom dress shopping unless she could go alone.  🔊

A tinge of jealous envy rushed over him like a wave when he saw his ex-fiancé with her new beau.  🔊

As the middle child, John always felt jealous of his older sister’s drive for success and his younger brother’s carefree attitude.  🔊

Even though he had many years of experience, the adept engineer was jealous of the newbie’s ingenuity.  🔊

Although she was jealous of her friend’s singing talent, she was genuinely happy for her when she made the all-state choir.  🔊

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