jealousy — a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒeləsi/
Korean meaning: 질투, 시기심
Korean pronunciation: 젤-러-시 (강세: 젤)
Example Sentences
- His jealousy was so intense that he turned green like the Hulk whenever his girlfriend talked to other guys.
- Sarah's jealousy over her sister's new car led her to 'accidentally' scratch it with her keys.
- Professional jealousy can destroy workplace relationships.
jealousy
NOUN//ˈdʒeləsi//
a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want
Envying what someone else has
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Jealousy makes me drowsy, my life turns lousy
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Origin
고대 그리스어 'zelos(열정, 열심)'에서 유래하여 프랑스어 'jalousie'를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 원래는 '열정적인 사랑'의 의미였으나 점차 부정적인 '질투'의 의미로 변화했습니다.
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“His jealousy was so intense that he turned green like the Hulk whenever his girlfriend talked to other guys.”
“Sarah's jealousy over her sister's new car led her to 'accidentally' scratch it with her keys.”
“Professional jealousy can destroy workplace relationships.”
“She tried to hide her jealousy, but her eye twitched every time someone praised her rival.”
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