Jealousy Definition

jĕlə-sē
jealousies
noun
jealousies
The quality or condition of being jealous.
Webster's New World
An instance of this; jealous feeling.
Webster's New World
Close vigilance.
American Heritage

(uncountable) A state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity.

Wiktionary

(countable) A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold.

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Noun

Singular:
jealousy
Plural:
jealousies

Origin of Jealousy

Jealousy Sentence Examples

  • It was nothing but pure jealousy that guided her thoughts – and fear of losing him.

  • The only thing jealousy did was make people miserable.

  • It wasn't jealousy that troubled him.

  • Mom always said jealousy would destroy a marriage quicker than anything.

  • Deidre said, sensing the jealousy in the woman before her.

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Words Starting With

JJEJEA

Words Ending With

YSYUSY

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Words Starting With J and Ending With Y

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With J8 Letter Words Ending With Y

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