transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈje-ləs ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English jelous, from Anglo-French gelus , from Vulgar Latin * zelosus, from Late Latin zelus zeal — more at zeal
Date: 13th century
1.
a. : intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness
b. : disposed to suspect rivalry or unfaithfulness
2. : hostile toward a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage
3. : vigilant in guarding a possession
new colonies were jealous of their new independence — Scott Buchanan
• jeal·ous·ly adverb
• jeal·ous·ness noun