jealousy
noun/ˈdʒɛləsi/
Frequency rank: #5,752 most common English word
Meaning
The feeling of being unhappy or resentful because someone else has something you want.
Example sentence
She could not hide her jealousy when her best friend won the award she had worked so hard for.
Synonyms & related words
- envy
- resentment
- bitterness
- covetousness
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