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jealous of

 

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Term: jealous of

Part of Speech: Prepositional phrase

Sense 1: Feeling resentment or envy towards someone due to their possession of a quality, achievement, or advantage that one desires.

Example sentence: She was jealous of her coworker's promotion and felt a burning desire to achieve the same level of success.

Sense 2: Suspicious or fearful of losing one's romantic partner's affection or attention to someone else.

Example sentence: He became jealous of his best friend spending time with his girlfriend and started questioning her loyalty.

Sense 3: Watchful and protective of something one possesses or values, being afraid of losing it.

Example sentence: The homeowner was jealous of his privacy and didn't allow anyone to enter his backyard.

Sense 4: Feeling possessive and wanting to monopolize someone's love, attention, or time.

Example sentence: The toddler was jealous of his baby sister, as he was used to having all the attention from his parents.

Sense 5: Having a strong desire to have or obtain something for oneself, often with unwillingness to share.

Example sentence: During the game, the children were jealous of the winning team's shiny trophy and wished they could have one too.

Sense 6: Feeling resentful or bitter towards others due to comparison of one's own situation, possessions, or achievements.

Example sentence: The struggling artist was jealous of his classmates who had already gained recognition and sold their paintings.

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