jealousy
gb/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/ us/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
B1
انگریزی
~ 3500
معانی
0 معانی
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.
استعمال کا انداز:
jealousy towards [someone/something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'jealousy' with 'envy'. While similar, 'jealousy' often involves fear of losing something you have, not just wanting what others have.
ہم معنی الفاظ
envy (Often used interchangeably, but 'envy' can be less intense and more about wanting what someone has, while 'jealousy' often includes resentment.)
متضاد الفاظ
admiration (A positive feeling of respect or approval instead of resentment.)
لفظی تراکیب
deep jealousy
|feel jealousy
|cause jealousy
|jealousy between friends
موضوعات
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
jealousy over [someone]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this type of jealousy with envy; here it is about relationships and fear of losing someone, not wanting what others have.
ہم معنی الفاظ
possessiveness (Focuses more on wanting to control or keep someone, while 'jealousy' is about fear of losing them.)
متضاد الفاظ
trust (Confidence in another's loyalty or affection, removing the cause for jealousy.)
لفظی تراکیب
romantic jealousy
|jealousy over a partner
|intense jealousy
موضوعات
emotions
|relationships
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- He has jealousy over his girlfriend.
- She feels jealousy when her husband talks to other women.
- Jealousy can hurt a marriage.
گرامر
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jealousy
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
US/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
ہجا بندی اور زور
jeal - ousy (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (jeal)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: jealousy
- Plural: jealousies, jealousy
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
out of jealousy
1/ˈaʊt əv d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
fixed phrase
motivated by jealousy
Because of feeling jealous.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.