jealous | Definition of jealous

Synonyms and Antonyms of jealous

1 intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness

a boyfriend who became jealous whenever she paid attention to anyone but him

Synonyms of jealous

Words Related to jealous

controlling, demanding, domineering, grasping

covetous, envious, invidious, jaundiced

distrustful, mistrustful, suspicious

overprotective, protective

Near Antonyms of jealous

permissive, tolerant, tolerating, trustful, trusting, understanding

2 having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages

was jealous of his friend's great popularity with the girls

Synonyms of jealous

covetous, envious, green-eyed, invidious, jaundiced, resentful

Words Related to jealous

begrudging, grudging

avaricious, grasping, greedy, rapacious

distrustful, suspicious

malicious, petty, spiteful

Phrases Synonymous with jealous

eating one's heart out, green with envy

Near Antonyms of jealous

generous, kind, kindhearted

altruistic, benevolent, charitable

Antonyms of jealous