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How to pronounce jealousy

IPA transcription: ['dʒɛləsi]

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Noun

  • a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

  • zealous vigilance; -Paul Blanshard

    “cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy”

Usage examples

  • "Jealousy" also made an appearance on the soundtrack for the film, "Modern Girls".
  • Jealousy is the green-eyed monster
  • And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy.
  • Jealousy is the green-eyed monster
  • Her jealousy is causing frictions between them.
  • And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy.
  • By contrast, Roth was showing signs of almost pathologic jealousy.
  • Here a village is shown in the clutches of wildfire of jealousy.
  • However, many prizes, especially the more famous ones, have often caused controversy and jealousy.
  • Violence can occur in any relationship tainted with jealousy, either normal or morbid jealousy.