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Jealous vs. Zealous

Jealous

/ˈdʒeləs/
Feeling unhappy because someone else has something you want or you feel you might lose to them

Examples:

She felt a pang of jealousy when she saw them together.His jealous nature often leads to unnecessary conflicts.Jealous clouds covered the sun, hiding its warm rays.

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Zealous

/ˈzeləs/
Showing strong enthusiasm or eagerness for something.

Examples:

She approached every task with zealous determination.His zealous support for animal rights inspired many.The team was zealous in preparing for the championship.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Zealous starts with a Z, which can remind you of the energy or buzz someone has when they are enthusiastic about something.
  • Jealous starts with a J, like in the word judge, reflecting how someone might judge themselves or others when feeling envy.
  • Zealous is often associated with positivity and eagerness, whereas jealous has a more negative connotation of envy or suspicion.
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