妒忌 — meaning in English

English meaning

• envy noun A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
• jealous adj Worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.

Senses

妒忌 is used for these senses in English:

• envy (transitive) To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions. [from 14th c.]
• jealous Protective; zealously guarding; careful in the protection of something (or someone) one has or appreciates, especially one's spouse or lover. [from 14th c.]

envy — full definition

1. noun A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
2. verb To feel resentful desire for what someone else has.

jealous — full definition

1. adj Worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.
2. adj Resentful of someone else's advantage, success, or possessions.
3. adj Fiercely protective of something valued.

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