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jealousy

/ˈdʒɛləsi/ noun · British & US
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What does jealousy mean?

noun

A strong feeling of discontent and resentment towards a rival or a person who has something that you want, especially a romantic partner.

Example

"Her jealousy of his success was eating away at her."

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