इंग्रजी

jealousy

gb/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/ us/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 3500
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम 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.

वापर नमुना: jealousy towards [someone/something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'jealousy' with 'envy'. While similar, 'jealousy' often involves fear of losing something you have, not just wanting what others have.
समानार्थी शब्द
envy (Often used interchangeably, but 'envy' can be less intense and more about wanting what someone has, while 'jealousy' often includes resentment.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
admiration (A positive feeling of respect or approval instead of resentment.)
सहप्रयोग
deep jealousy |feel jealousy |cause jealousy |jealousy between friends
विषय
emotions |relationships |daily life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.
नाम B1 state
2

fear of losing affection

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

वापर नमुना: jealousy over [someone]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse this type of jealousy with envy; here it is about relationships and fear of losing someone, not wanting what others have.
समानार्थी शब्द
possessiveness (Focuses more on wanting to control or keep someone, while 'jealousy' is about fear of losing them.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
trust (Confidence in another's loyalty or affection, removing the cause for jealousy.)
सहप्रयोग
romantic jealousy |jealousy over a partner |intense jealousy
विषय
emotions |relationships
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • He has jealousy over his girlfriend.
  • She feels jealousy when her husband talks to other women.
  • Jealousy can hurt a marriage.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
jealousy
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
US/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
jeal - ousy (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (jeal)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: jealousy
  • Plural: jealousies, jealousy
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
jealousies noun
Core family
jealous adjective B1 jealously adverb B2
Related words
envy noun B1 envious adjective B2
वाक्प्रचार

out of jealousy

1
/ˈaʊt əv d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
fixed phrase

motivated by jealousy

Because of feeling jealous.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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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