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jealousy

intermediateB2

/ˈdʒɛləsi/ · jeal-ou-sy

A feeling of resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages.

Meanings

nounformal

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

envyresentmentcrookednessحسینحسدادشمنی

Antonyms

generositycontentmentsatisfactionسخاوترضااطمینان

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.

Easily Confused With

envy:While both terms refer to a desire for what someone else has, jealousy often implies a fear of losing what one possesses.

Word Family

jealous
adjectiveحسود
jealously
adverbحسد سے

See Also

💡 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.