be jealous
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Segel: It’s a funny question because it wasn’t written in any way for him to be jealous about it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2025
When Mr. Snyder asked whether Mr. Cooper might be jealous, he denied it.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
He joked that "many people will be jealous" of the moment Sinfield kissed him as they crossed the finish line.
From BBC ● May 16, 2023
An ice cube would be jealous of his chill.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2023
Mainly Dimple tried not to be jealous that not only was Celia smart and glamorous and rich and beautiful, but she also spoke passable Spanish, excellent French, and fluent English.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
