jealousy

jeal-ous-y · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The state or feeling of being jealous; resentment toward someone because of their possessions, qualities, or luck.

  2. 2.

    Suspicion, distrust, or fear of rivalry, especially in romantic relationships.

  3. 3.

    (plural: jealousies) Instances or acts of jealous behavior.

Forms

plural: jealousies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    blind jealousy — unreasonable or unfounded jealousy
  • •
    pangs of jealousy — sudden feelings of jealousy
  • •
    consumed by jealousy — overwhelmed with jealous feelings

Related words

Antonyms: contentment, security, trust
See also: envy, jealous, possessiveness, resentment
Synonyms: covetousness, envy, possessiveness, resentment

Etymology

From Old French jalousie, from jalous ("jealous"), from Late Latin zelosus, from Greek zelos ("zeal, jealousy").