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jealous Synonyms

Another word for jealous

Choosing another word for jealous depends on context, so the 26 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or showing resentment and longing toward someone because of their possessions, achievements, or perceived advantages.

Usage Example

"She felt a sudden pang of envious frustration when her colleague was selected for the fellowship."

Strongest
envious
covetous
Strong
resentful
grudging
begrudging
green-eyed
jaundiced
bitter
Weak
invidious

• adjective (Context 2)

Feeling or showing suspicion and fear of losing someone's exclusive affection or loyalty, especially in a romantic relationship.

Usage Example

"His possessive behavior whenever she spoke to old friends eventually strained their marriage."

Strongest
possessive
Strong
suspicious
mistrustful
distrustful
insecure
overprotective
controlling
Weak
paranoid

• adjective (Context 3)

Fiercely protective or vigilant in guarding one's rights, status, or possessions.

Usage Example

"The local artisans remained protective of their traditional craft secrets and rarely shared them with outsiders."

Strongest
protective
vigilant
Strong
watchful
guarded
territorial
zealous
fierce
Weak
careful
solicitous

Opposites of jealous

The opposite of jealous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

trusting
unenvious
secure
content
careless
neglectful
unsuspicious
satisfied
See all opposites of jealous

• Nearby Words

jazzlike
jazzman
jazzy
jealous
jealously
jealousness
jealousy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Jealous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/jealous
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