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Jealous

usgb/ˈdʒeləs/Volume
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Desire Aspect

Focuses on the feeling of wanting what someone else has.

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He became jealous when his friend bought a new bike.
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Negative Emotion

Represents a negative and potentially harmful emotion, often stemming from insecurity.

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She felt jealous and resentful of her coworker's promotion.
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Not Envy

Distinguishes from 'envy'. Jealousy includes fear of losing something one has. Envy is wanting what another has.

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She was jealous of her partner's attention to others, not envious of their happiness.
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BegrudgeCovetousDistrustfulEnviousPossessiveProtectiveResentfulSuspicious
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