英語

jealousy

gb/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/ us/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
B1 英語
~ 3500
語義
0件の語義
名詞 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.

用法パターン: jealousy towards [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'jealousy' with 'envy'. While similar, 'jealousy' often involves fear of losing something you have, not just wanting what others have.
類義語
envy (Often used interchangeably, but 'envy' can be less intense and more about wanting what someone has, while 'jealousy' often includes resentment.)
対義語
admiration (A positive feeling of respect or approval instead of resentment.)
コロケーション
deep jealousy |feel jealousy |cause jealousy |jealousy between friends
テーマ
emotions |relationships |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 B1 state
2

fear of losing affection

A bad feeling when you think someone you love likes another person instead of you.

用法パターン: jealousy over [someone]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this type of jealousy with envy; here it is about relationships and fear of losing someone, not wanting what others have.
類義語
possessiveness (Focuses more on wanting to control or keep someone, while 'jealousy' is about fear of losing them.)
対義語
trust (Confidence in another's loyalty or affection, removing the cause for jealousy.)
コロケーション
romantic jealousy |jealousy over a partner |intense jealousy
テーマ
emotions |relationships
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • He has jealousy over his girlfriend.
  • She feels jealousy when her husband talks to other women.
  • Jealousy can hurt a marriage.
文法
辞書形
jealousy
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
US/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
音節・強勢
jeal - ousy (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (jeal)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: jealousy
  • Plural: jealousies, jealousy
関連語
Forms
jealousies noun
Core family
jealous adjective B1 jealously adverb B2
Related words
envy noun B1 envious adjective B2
表現

out of jealousy

1
/ˈaʊt əv d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
fixed phrase

motivated by jealousy

Because of feeling jealous.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

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