100 Examples of sentences containing the adjective "jealous"

Definition

The adjective jealous describes a feeling of resentment or envy towards someone else’s advantages, success, or possessions. It can also refer to a protective or suspicious attitude toward a relationship, often due to fear of infidelity or loss.

Synonyms

• Envious
• Resentful
• Protective
• Distrustful
• Covetous
• Green-eyed
• Possessive

Antonyms

• Trusting
• Content
• Generous
• Unselfish
• Open-hearted
• Secure

Examples

1. She felt jealous when she saw her friend receive an award.
2. His jealous nature often led to misunderstandings in his relationships.
3. The jealous brother couldn't help but feel resentment towards his sister's success.
4. A jealous partner may struggle with feelings of insecurity.
5. He became jealous of his colleague’s promotion.
6. The dog was jealous of the attention the puppy received.
7. She was jealous of the time her friend spent with another group.
8. His jealous thoughts consumed him as he watched her with someone else.
9. The jealous employee tried to undermine his coworker’s efforts.
10. She tried to hide her jealous feelings during the party.
11. The jealous friend often compared herself to others.
12. His jealous tendencies made it difficult for him to trust anyone.
13. The jealous gaze of her ex was hard to ignore.
14. She felt jealous when she saw her best friend with a new boyfriend.
15. The jealous cat wouldn’t let the new pet near its owner.
16. He was jealous of the freedom his siblings enjoyed.
17. A jealous heart can lead to destructive behavior.
18. She tried to reassure him that her jealous feelings were unfounded.
19. His jealous outbursts caused tension in the group.
20. The jealous admirer sent her flowers every day.
21. She felt jealous every time she saw their happy photos online.
22. His jealous attitude alienated his friends.
23. The jealous artist couldn't appreciate her rival's talent.
24. She wore a jealous expression when she heard the news.
25. The jealous lover questioned every interaction.
26. He felt a jealous pang when she laughed at another’s joke.
27. The jealous student couldn't focus on her own work.
28. Her jealous behavior was a sign of her insecurities.
29. The jealous friend often tried to one-up everyone in conversations.
30. The jealous sibling fought for their parents' attention.
31. His jealous remarks revealed his true feelings.
32. She became jealous when her friend started dating someone new.
33. The jealous team member plotted against the leader.
34. He had a jealous streak that often surfaced unexpectedly.
35. The jealous cat hissed at the new puppy.
36. They had a jealous rivalry throughout their school years.
37. The jealous boyfriend constantly checked her phone.
38. Her jealous side came out when she saw her friend’s new car.
39. The jealous rival could not accept defeat gracefully.
40. She felt jealous of the attention her colleague received.
41. The jealous ex-boyfriend tried to sabotage her new relationship.
42. His jealous nature affected his friendships.
43. The jealous coworker spread rumors about her.
44. After the promotion, he became jealous of others' success.
45. The jealous daughter wanted her father's undivided attention.
46. She couldn’t shake off her jealous feelings toward her sister's life.
47. The jealous partner kept bringing up past relationships.
48. He made jealous comments about her new friends.
49. The jealous crowd watched the successful performer.
50. She realized that her jealous thoughts were baseless.
51. The jealous athlete trained harder to outperform his rivals.
52. He was jealous of the way she could easily make friends.
53. The jealous client was unhappy with the deal.
54. Her jealous attitude often led to conflicts.
55. He felt jealous every time he saw his friends traveling.
56. The jealous neighbor complained about their renovations.
57. She had a jealous look on her face when she saw the new couple.
58. His jealous instincts kicked in when he saw her with another guy.
59. The jealous friend couldn’t hide her feelings any longer.
60. She felt jealous of her sister’s effortless charm.
61. The jealous audience watched the actress with envy.
62. His jealous thoughts clouded his judgment.
63. The jealous friend always seemed to bring negativity.
64. She realized her jealous tendencies were hurting her friendships.
65. The jealous student couldn’t stand the praise given to others.
66. He had a jealous disposition that made him hard to be around.
67. The jealous fan was upset when his idol didn’t acknowledge him.
68. Her jealous heart made it hard for her to trust.
69. The jealous sibling constantly sought validation.
70. He tried to mask his jealous feelings with humor.
71. The jealous observer noticed every detail of her interactions.
72. She felt a jealous rush when she heard her friend’s news.
73. The jealous person often felt left out.
74. His jealous behavior was becoming increasingly alarming.
75. The jealous colleague made snide remarks about her work.
76. She often found herself feeling jealous of others' happiness.
77. The jealous child wouldn’t share their toys.
78. He confronted her about his jealous suspicions.
79. The jealous friend couldn’t celebrate her success.
80. She tried to understand her jealous emotions.
81. His jealous words stung her deeply.
82. The jealous onlooker felt a twinge of envy.
83. The jealous friend always compared herself to others.
84. She was jealous of the relationship her best friend had with someone else.
85. The jealous employee was always trying to outshine others.
86. His jealous nature often led to arguments.
87. The jealous partner felt threatened by her friend's closeness.
88. She tried to avoid jealous thoughts during the reunion.
89. The jealous child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his way.
90. His jealous feelings were hard to control.
91. The jealous sibling felt overshadowed by the eldest.
92. She couldn't help but feel jealous when she saw her friends together.
93. The jealous fan felt betrayed when the actor didn't recognize her.
94. His jealous demeanor made him seem unapproachable.
95. The jealous lover couldn't stand seeing her partner with others.
96. She expressed her jealous feelings openly to her friend.
97. The jealous spectator couldn't hide his envy.
98. He felt a jealous pang when he saw their happy family.
99. The jealous friend plotted to get even.
100. Her jealous nature often led to unnecessary drama.