Jealous Synonyms

39 jealous synonyms include envious, covetous, desirous, resentful, grudging, begrudging, jaundiced, bitter, malicious, and spiteful. Jealous is an adjective, and its antonyms are admiring and proud. Here are some additional synonyms for "jealous" with example sentences.

Another word for Jealous

39 other ways to say jealous.

1. envious

2. suspicious

  • suspicious
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  • proprietorial  
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  • possessive  
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  • overprotective  
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  • mistrustful  
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  • insecure
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  • doubting  
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  • dominating  
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  • distrustful  
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  • controlling  
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  • clinging  
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  • apprehensive of rivals  
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  • anxious
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3. protective

Use jealous in a Sentence

Don't be jealous of others’ achievements.

He was jealous of her talent.

She felt jealous of their success.