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overjealous

/ˌoʊ.vərˈdʒɛl.əs/

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adjective

/ˌoʊ.vərˈdʒɛl.əs/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее чрезмерно ревнивый или завистливый.

An obsolete adjective meaning excessively jealous or envious.

  1. Excessively possessive or suspiciousC1formal

    Feeling or showing an extreme, often irrational, fear of losing someone's affection or position to a rival.

    ruЧрезмерно ревнивый

    • His overjealous behavior drove his partner away.
    • She was overjealous of her colleague's success.
    • An overjealous manager can create a toxic work environment.

    Synonymscontrollingdistrustfulinsecurejealousoverprotectiveparanoidpossessivesuspicious

    Antonymsconfidentsecuretrusting

Forms
  • more overjealous comparative form
  • most overjealous superlative form