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Definition jealous in British English

jealous adjective

adjective
/ˈdʒeləs/
1

unhappy because someone has something that you would like or can do something that you would like to do

Example

I expect some of your colleagues will be jealous.

Example

Other girls were jealous of her good looks.

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2

unhappy and upset because you think someone who you love is attracted to someone else

Example

Sophia had admirers, and I was jealous of them.

Example

He would dance with other women to make her jealous.

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3

wanting very much to protect or keep something

Example

The singer became increasingly isolated and jealous of her privacy.

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Definition jealous in British English