Definition of jealousy Jealousy

/ʤɛˈlʌsi/ - [jelusee] - jeal•ous•y

We found 10 definitions of jealousy from 6 different sources.

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What does jealousy mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: jealousy

jealousy - zealous vigilance; "cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy"-Paul Blanshard
jealousy - a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • jealousy (Noun)
    A state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc. , from fears of infidelity.
  • jealousy (Noun)
    A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold.
  • jealousy (Noun)
    Envy towards another's possessions.
  • jealousy (Noun)
    A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • jealousy (n.)
    The quality of being jealous; earnest concern or solicitude; painful apprehension of rivalship in cases nearly affecting one's happiness; painful suspicion of the faithfulness of husband, wife, or lover.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • jealousy
    A jealous feeling, disposition, state, or mood.

Wikipedia Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • Jealousy or envy is a feeling (or emotion) people get when they want what others have. This is a negative feeling. When someone is jealous of someone else, he or she usually dislikes the other person.

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