Definitions
01envy of others
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the feeling of being angry or sad because you want something that someone else has.
n. resentment or envy directed toward someone because of their success, possessions, or perceived advantages.
“He felt a sharp pang of jealousy when he saw his neighbor's new car.”
“Professional jealousy among the researchers hindered the project, as several team members refused to share their data for fear of being overshadowed.”
Pitfall
He felt jealousy for his friend's new car.
He felt jealousy of his friend's new car.
While 'envy of' and 'envy for' are both used, 'jealousy' most naturally takes the preposition 'of'.
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02romantic suspicion
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the feeling of being worried or angry because you think a person you love is interested in someone else.
n. suspicion or fear of rivalry, specifically regarding the perceived unfaithfulness of a romantic partner.
“Her constant jealousy made it very difficult for them to stay in a relationship.”
“The play explores how unfounded jealousy can slowly erode the foundation of a marriage, leading to tragic misunderstandings.”
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Etymology
From Middle English jalousie, from Old French jalousie, equivalent to jealous + -y. Doublet of jalousie. Related also to zeal, zealous.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
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- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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