What does the word jealous mean?
According to the Oxford Dictionary, in the adjective form, the definition of jealous /ˈjeləs/ is efeeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages, feeling or showing suspicion of someone’s unfaithfulness in a relationship, fiercely protective or vigilant of one’s rights or possessions.
Here are 24 example sentences using the word jealous. If you have any questions, please feel free to write them in the comments section.
Declarative Sentences
- I am not jealous.
- We are not jealous of your wealth.
- Dian thinks that I am jealous of her.
- Abdillah is happy with what he has; he is not jealous of what others possess.
- He feels jealous seeing his best friend receive a scholarship abroad.
- Excessive jealousy can damage trust within a relationship.
- The younger sibling feels jealous because the mother pays more attention to the older brother, who is sick.
- Jealousy is a natural human emotion, but it must be managed wisely.
- The author feels jealous seeing their rival’s work top the bestseller list.
- He just remained silent because he was harboring deep jealousy.
- My pet cat looks jealous when I hold another cat.
- Jealousy often arises due to a lack of self-confidence.
For imperative and interrogative sentences regarding the word “jealous,” please click to page 2.
