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jealous vs overjealous

overjealous vs jealous

jealous and overjealous both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jealous No Yes No No
overjealous No Yes No No
As adjectives, jealous and overjealous are synonyms defined as:
  • jealous and overjealous: suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
Other synonyms of jealous include green-eyed.
jealous (adjective) overjealous (adjective)
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
Difference between jealous and overjealous

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