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English adjective: jealous

1. jealous showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages


SamplesHe was never covetous before he met her.
Jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions.
Envious of their art collection.


Synonymscovetous, envious


Similardesirous, wishful


Antonymsundesiring, undesirous

2. jealous suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival


SamplesA jealous lover.


Synonymsgreen-eyed, overjealous


Similardistrustful


Antonymstrustful, trusting









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