jealous
/ˈdʒɛləs/adjective
Feeling bitter or resentful because someone else has something you want, such as success or possessions.
Example sentences
- “He felt jealous when his coworker got the promotion he wanted.”
- “Her little brother got jealous whenever she played with her friends instead of him.”
Strictly, jealousy guards what you have and envy wants what others have, but everyday English uses 'jealous' for both.