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Zealous vs. Jealous
Zealous
/ˈzeləs/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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Jealous
/ˈdʒeləs/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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Ways to tell them apart:
- Zealous and jealous both end in the suffix -ous, but their roots give them distinct meanings.
- Remember that zealous relates to passion and enthusiasm, while jealous involves envy or suspicion.
- Think of zealots who are fervently devoted, aligning with zealous which means being passionately committed.
- Jealous often accompanies personal feelings about relationships, unlike zealous which applies to broader contexts of eagerness.
- If its about motivation or fervor, its likely zealous; if its about envy or rivalry, its probably jealous.
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