Jealousy

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛləsiː/

Jealousy (noun)

  1. A feeling of worry or anger because someone else has something you want or gets attention you think you deserve.
  2. A strong feeling that you may lose a partner’s love or attention to another person.
  3. A feeling of resentment when you compare yourself with others and feel they are better or more successful.

Examples

  • Jealousy made her unhappy about others' success.
  • Jealousy can appear when you compare yourself to others.