Awkward
Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Jealous and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jealous" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Both words in one sentence
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Cue Luminescent Blush (and he had an awkward expression on his face before she kissed him) and Anzu's jealous reaction.
Source: Anime / Yu-Gi-Oh! - Freudian Excuse: Robert bullies children because he is jealous of his little brother and Joan is sullen and awkward because of her parents neglect.
Source: Literature / The Naughtiest Girl - Played with in Tamora Pierce's The Immortals: Daine and Numair aren't in a relationshipthey aren't even aware of their feelings yetbut when one of Numair's exes, Varice Kingsford shows up, it starts getting awkward, and Daine gets jealous.
Source: The Missus and the Ex
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