jealousy
intermediateB2/ˈdʒɛləsi/ · jeal-ou-sy
A feeling of resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages.
Meanings
A feeling of resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages.
کسی کی حریفانہ، کامیابی، یا فوائد کی بناء پر اس کے خلاف محسوس ہونے والی نفرت۔
حسد
hasad
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- jealousy of others
- expressing jealousy
- jealousy over success
Example Sentences
Her jealousy over her sister's achievements made their relationship tense.
اس کی بہن کی کامیابیوں پر حسد نے ان کے تعلقات میں تناؤ پیدا کیا۔
Us ki behan ki kamiyabiyon par hasad ne un ke taluqaat mein tanau paida kiya.
Jealousy can often lead to mistrust and conflict in relationships.
حسد اکثر تعلقات میں بے اعتمادی اور تنازع کا باعث بنتا ہے۔
Hasad aksar taluqaat mein be aitmaadi aur tanazaa ka ba'ith ban'ta hai.
His jealousy towards his colleague's promotion was hard to hide.
اپنے ساتھی کی ترقی کے بارے میں اس کا حسد چھپانا مشکل تھا۔
Apne saathi ki taraqqi ke bare mein us ka hasad chhupana mushkil tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'jealously' with a 'jealous heart'.
Imagine a green-eyed monster, symbolizing jealousy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Thousands of desires, each so intense they could take my breath away; many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet they are still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
حسد کا پھل کڑوا ہوتا ہے۔
Hasad ka phal karwa hota hai.
The fruit of jealousy is bitter.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "jalousie" — zealous, containing passion
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from Old French to Middle English, reflecting a sense of envy associated with feelings of passion and protectiveness.