jealousy
gb/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/ us/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 3500
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
B1
state
1
resentment at another's success
A bad feeling toward someone because they have something you want or are successful in a way you wish for.
نمط الاستخدام:
jealousy towards [someone/something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'jealousy' with 'envy'. While similar, 'jealousy' often involves fear of losing something you have, not just wanting what others have.
المرادفات
envy (Often used interchangeably, but 'envy' can be less intense and more about wanting what someone has, while 'jealousy' often includes resentment.)
الأضداد
admiration (A positive feeling of respect or approval instead of resentment.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
deep jealousy
|feel jealousy
|cause jealousy
|jealousy between friends
الموضوعات
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Her jealousy grew when she saw her colleague getting the promotion.
- Jealousy can damage even the strongest friendships.
- He couldn't hide his jealousy when she talked about her new car.
- The jealousy between the two actors became obvious.
- Jealousy often comes from comparing yourself to others.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I felt jealousy when my friend got a new phone.
- She has jealousy because her sister is very popular.
- Jealousy can make people act badly.
- He shows jealousy when I talk to other people.
اسم
B1
state
2
fear of losing affection
A bad feeling when you think someone you love likes another person instead of you.
نمط الاستخدام:
jealousy over [someone]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this type of jealousy with envy; here it is about relationships and fear of losing someone, not wanting what others have.
المرادفات
possessiveness (Focuses more on wanting to control or keep someone, while 'jealousy' is about fear of losing them.)
الأضداد
trust (Confidence in another's loyalty or affection, removing the cause for jealousy.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
romantic jealousy
|jealousy over a partner
|intense jealousy
الموضوعات
emotions
|relationships
أمثلة
- His jealousy over her friendship with Mark caused many arguments.
- Romantic jealousy can destroy relationships.
- She admitted feeling jealousy when her boyfriend talked to his ex.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- He has jealousy over his girlfriend.
- She feels jealousy when her husband talks to other women.
- Jealousy can hurt a marriage.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
jealousy
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
US/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
المقاطع والنبر
jeal - ousy (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (jeal)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: jealousy
- Plural: jealousies, jealousy
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
out of jealousy
1/ˈaʊt əv d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
fixed phrase
motivated by jealousy
Because of feeling jealous.
أمثلة
- He broke the vase out of jealousy.
- She insulted her co-worker out of jealousy.
spark jealousy
1/spˈɑɹk d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
fixed phrase
cause someone to feel jealous
To make someone feel jealous.
أمثلة
- Her success sparked jealousy among her classmates.
- The award sparked jealousy in the office.
green with jealousy
1/ɡɹˈin wˈɪθ d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
idiom
extremely envious
Feeling very envious of someone or something.
أمثلة
- She was green with jealousy when she saw her friend's expensive dress.
- She was green with jealousy when she saw his new sports car.
- He turned green with jealousy after hearing about their vacation.
- He turned green with jealousy after hearing about her promotion.