Context: My coworker received a promotion over me. I am envious of his newfound success.
Speaker 1: I can understand why you might be jealous of your coworker. I would try to keep your head up.
Speaker 2: I'm not jealous of my co-worker though?  What makes you think i'm jealous?
Speaker 1: You said that you were envious of his promotion. It is understandable though.
Speaker 2: I didn't say that.
Speaker 1: Okay, I am glad to hear that you are no longer feeling jealous.