Synonyms for jealous
10 synonyms for “jealous”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Jealous as in “envious”
adjective: showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
- envious
- covetous
- desirous
- possessive
- begrudging
Jealous as in “distrustful”
adjective: suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
- distrustful
- resentful
- suspicious
- grudging
- green-eyed
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