Green-eyed Monster (Noun)
Meaning
A feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival).
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- Othello's demise was largely due to the manipulation of Iago, who exploited the green-eyed monster that had been growing inside him.
- Her new coworker's sudden success sparked the green-eyed monster, and she found herself competing unfairly against him.
- The athlete struggled to accept his teammate's superior skills, consumed by the green-eyed monster that fueled his aggression on the field.
- It's a classic tale of the green-eyed monster, where one friend becomes jealous of the other's relationship and feels left behind.
- As her sister's wedding day approached, the green-eyed monster began to surface, triggering feelings of resentment and inadequacy.