jealousy
gb/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/ us/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
B1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 3500
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
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.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
jealousy towards [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'jealousy' with 'envy'. While similar, 'jealousy' often involves fear of losing something you have, not just wanting what others have.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
envy (Often used interchangeably, but 'envy' can be less intense and more about wanting what someone has, while 'jealousy' often includes resentment.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
admiration (A positive feeling of respect or approval instead of resentment.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
deep jealousy
|feel jealousy
|cause jealousy
|jealousy between friends
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
state
2
fear of losing affection
A bad feeling when you think someone you love likes another person instead of you.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
jealousy over [someone]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this type of jealousy with envy; here it is about relationships and fear of losing someone, not wanting what others have.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
possessiveness (Focuses more on wanting to control or keep someone, while 'jealousy' is about fear of losing them.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
trust (Confidence in another's loyalty or affection, removing the cause for jealousy.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
romantic jealousy
|jealousy over a partner
|intense jealousy
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|relationships
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He has jealousy over his girlfriend.
- She feels jealousy when her husband talks to other women.
- Jealousy can hurt a marriage.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
jealousy
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
US/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
jeal - ousy (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (jeal)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: jealousy
- Plural: jealousies, jealousy
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
out of jealousy
1/ˈaʊt əv d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
fixed phrase
motivated by jealousy
Because of feeling jealous.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.