jealous
part of speech
adjective (jealous, more jealous, most jealous)
meaning for a pupil
1) Unhappy or upset because someone has something you want, such as a toy, success or attention. tree →
2) Worried that someone you love likes another person more than you. tree →
sense in the lessons
In feelings lessons, jealousy is a normal feeling; it helps to name it and talk about it instead of being unkind. In stories, a jealous character, like Cinderella's stepsisters, often causes trouble. Phrases: jealous of, feel jealous, green with jealousy.
examples
- I felt jealous when my friend got a new bike. tree →
- Don't be jealous of your sister's prize. tree →
- The jealous stepsisters were mean to Cinderella. tree →
- It's normal to feel jealous sometimes. tree →
- He was jealous when his friend played with someone else. tree →
- Instead of being jealous, say "Well done!" tree →
- Rudy was jealous, and that made Babette happy. tree →
note
Use "jealous of": "jealous of her". The noun is "jealousy". Spelling: j-e-a-l-o-u-s, said "JEL-us". People often mix up "jealous" and "envious"; "envious" is wanting what someone else has, and "jealous" is also used for that in everyday talk. "Green with envy" or "green-eyed monster" means jealousy.
In the corpora
- Feeling jealous of a new baby is very common, and parents still love the older child just as much.
- A new baby or new pet is introduced slowly and always with an adult watching, because animals can feel jealous or scared.
- If you feel jealous of a new baby, ask a parent for some special time with just you.
- Accusing someone of cheating because you are jealous of their win is unfair and can make them cry.
- Chloe, who had got a sticker that week, felt hot and jealous and tore the certificate in half.
Trees and pragmatics
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