jealousy

noun

jeal·ou·sy ˈje-lə-sē How to pronounce jealousy (audio)

plural jealousies

: a jealous disposition, attitude, or feeling

a marriage destroyed by jealousy

petty jealousies

: zealous vigilance

cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy

Paul Blanshard

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Jealousy vs. Envy

Depending on who you ask, jealousy and envy are either exact synonyms, totally different words, or near-synonyms with some degree of semantic overlap and some differences. It is difficult to make the case, based on the evidence of usage that we have, for either of the first two possibilities. Both jealousy and envy are often used to indicate that a person is covetous of something that someone else has, but jealousy carries the particular sense of “zealous vigilance” and tends to be applied more exclusively to feelings of protectiveness regarding one’s own advantages or attachments. In the domain of romance, it is more commonly found than envy. If you were to say “your salt-shaker collection fills me with jealousy,” most people would take it to mean much the same thing as “your salt-shaker collection fills me with envy.” But if someone made a flirtatious comment to your partner, you would likely say that it caused you jealousy, not envy.

Example Sentences

petty jealousies among political rivals a marriage ruined by infidelity and jealousy He was driven crazy with jealousy. He was unable to control his jealousies.

Recent Examples on the Web Ingrid Thulin)—and keeping his different fake stories straight with both of them is a matter not of mere jealousy but of mortal danger.

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2022 Red flags might include things like excessive jealousy or controlling behavior, or changes in your own child's mood and behavior.

Stephanie H. Murray, The Week, 16 Aug. 2022 Happiness is often illusive, especially as the human mind is wired to judge and make comparisons, which often lead to jealousy or dissatisfaction.

Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 Woodward’s defense argued the jealousy claim was homophobic, and a judge eventually ruled the prosecution lacked enough evidence to prove it, the Mercury News reported.

Julian Mark, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 The crime, police said, was allegedly triggered by Armstrong’s jealousy over a relationship that Wilson, a 25-year-old Vermont native, previously had with Armstrong’s boyfriend, Colin Strickland.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 In the context most often seen here, one partner convinces another that their suspicions of cheating (for instance) are the result of irrational jealousy.

Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2022 In the context most often seen here, one partner convinces another that their suspicions of cheating (for instance) are the result of irrational jealousy.

cleveland, 10 July 2022 In the context most often seen here, one partner convinces another that their suspicions of cheating (for instance) are the result of irrational jealousy.

Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 10 July 2022 See More

单词	jealousy
释义	jealousy noun jeal·ou·sy ˈje-lə-sē plural jealousies 1 : a jealous disposition, attitude, or feeling a marriage destroyed by jealousy petty jealousies 2 : zealous vigilance cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy Paul Blanshard Did you know? Jealousy vs. Envy Depending on who you ask, jealousy and envy are either exact synonyms, totally different words, or near-synonyms with some degree of semantic overlap and some differences. It is difficult to make the case, based on the evidence of usage that we have, for either of the first two possibilities. Both jealousy and envy are often used to indicate that a person is covetous of something that someone else has, but jealousy carries the particular sense of “zealous vigilance” and tends to be applied more exclusively to feelings of protectiveness regarding one’s own advantages or attachments. In the domain of romance, it is more commonly found than envy. If you were to say “your salt-shaker collection fills me with jealousy,” most people would take it to mean much the same thing as “your salt-shaker collection fills me with envy.” But if someone made a flirtatious comment to your partner, you would likely say that it caused you jealousy, not envy. Synonyms covetousness enviousness envy green-eyed monster invidiousness resentment See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences petty jealousies among political rivals a marriage ruined by infidelity and jealousy He was driven crazy with jealousy. He was unable to control his jealousies. Recent Examples on the Web Ingrid Thulin)—and keeping his different fake stories straight with both of them is a matter not of mere jealousy but of mortal danger. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2022 Red flags might include things like excessive jealousy or controlling behavior, or changes in your own child's mood and behavior. Stephanie H. Murray, The Week, 16 Aug. 2022 Happiness is often illusive, especially as the human mind is wired to judge and make comparisons, which often lead to jealousy or dissatisfaction. Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 Woodward’s defense argued the jealousy claim was homophobic, and a judge eventually ruled the prosecution lacked enough evidence to prove it, the Mercury News reported. Julian Mark, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 The crime, police said, was allegedly triggered by Armstrong’s jealousy over a relationship that Wilson, a 25-year-old Vermont native, previously had with Armstrong’s boyfriend, Colin Strickland. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 In the context most often seen here, one partner convinces another that their suspicions of cheating (for instance) are the result of irrational jealousy. Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2022 In the context most often seen here, one partner convinces another that their suspicions of cheating (for instance) are the result of irrational jealousy. cleveland, 10 July 2022 In the context most often seen here, one partner convinces another that their suspicions of cheating (for instance) are the result of irrational jealousy. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 10 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology see jealous First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition jealousy noun jeal·ou·sy ˈje-lə-sē plural jealousies 1 : a feeling of unhappiness and anger caused by a belief that a loved one might be unfaithful 2 : a feeling of unhappiness caused by wanting what someone else has jealousy noun as in envy a painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too her jealousy over her sister's singing career drove the two of them apart Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance envy hatred resentment enviousness malice covetousness animosity invidiousness enmity spitefulness green-eyed monster maliciousness ill will Antonyms & Near Antonyms sympathy kindness goodwill benevolence
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jealousy

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