B2 — Upper Intermediatenoun
gelosia professionale
professional jealousy
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rivalitàinvidiacompetitivitàastioconcorrenza
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
collaborazionesolidarietàstimasupportogenerosità
Usage note
'Gelosia professionale' is professional jealousy/rivalry. 'Rivalità' is rivalry. 'Competitività' is competitiveness. 'Invidia' is envy. These emotions often co-occur in workplaces.
Example
"La gelosia professionale tra colleghi rovinava l'ambiente di lavoro."
"Professional jealousy among colleagues was ruining the work environment."
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