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Definition jealousy in British English

jealousy noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈdʒeləsi/
1

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

Example

Professional jealousy can cause problems at work.

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1.1

a feeling of being unhappy and upset because you think someone who you love is attracted to someone else

Example

Jealousy can ruin relationships.

Example

sexual jealousy

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Definition jealousy in British English