Basic Details
Word: Jealous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling unhappy or angry because someone has something you want or because you are afraid of losing something you have.
Synonyms: Envious, covetous, resentful
Antonyms: Content, satisfied, secure
Idioms and Phrases
- Green-eyed monster: Refers to jealousy. Example: "She felt the green-eyed monster creeping in when she saw her friends new car."
- Jealous as a cat: Used to describe someone who is very jealous. Example: "He was as jealous as a cat when he heard his brother won the championship."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Mary felt jealous when she saw her best friend receiving an award for their project.
Example 2: It's not nice to be jealous of others; instead, we should celebrate their achievements.
Example 3: When he realised his colleague got the promotion, he couldn't help but feel a little jealous.
Fun Fact
The English word jealous comes from the Latin word zelosus, which means zealous or enthusiastic. Over time, it evolved to represent feelings related to envy and rivalry.
Famous Quote
"Jealousy is the art of counting someone elses blessings instead of your own." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "jealous" mean?
a) Happy and content
b) Unhappy or angry because of envy
c) Excited about something
d) Afraid of something
Answer: b) Unhappy or angry because of envy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "jealous"?
a) Happy
b) Envious
c) Brave
d) Generous
Answer: b) Envious
3. Which is an antonym of "jealous"?
a) Sad
b) Content
c) Angry
d) Concerned
Answer: b) Content
4. Which sentence uses "jealous" correctly?
a) She felt jealous when her friend shared their ice cream.
b) He was jealous of his friends new bike and complimented it.
c) Jealous people are always happy.
d) She was jealous when she got a book for her birthday.
Answer: b) He was jealous of his friends new bike and complimented it.
5. Which idiom represents jealousy?
a) Bleeding heart
b) Green-eyed monster
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) Break the ice
Answer: b) Green-eyed monster
