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Jealous

usgb/ˈdʒeləs/Volume
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Desire AspectPlay
Focuses on the feeling of wanting what someone else has. SlideHe became jealous when his friend bought a new bike.
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Represents a negative and potentially harmful emotion, often stemming from insecurity. SlideShe felt jealous and resentful of her coworker's promotion.
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Not EnvyPlay
Distinguishes from 'envy'. Jealousy includes fear of losing something one has. Envy is wanting what another has. SlideShe was jealous of her partner's attention to others, not envious of their happiness.
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BegrudgeCovetousDistrustfulEnviousPossessiveProtectiveResentfulSuspicious
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