jeal·ous·y

[jel-uh-see]
noun, plural jeal·ous·ies for 4.
1.
jealous resentment against a rival, a person enjoying success or advantage, etc., or against another's success or advantage itself.
2.
mental uneasiness from suspicion or fear of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc., as in love or aims.
3.
vigilance in maintaining or guarding something.
4.
a jealous feeling, disposition, state, or mood.

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English gelusie, jelosie < Old French gelosie, equivalent to gelos jealous + -ie -y3

envy, jealousy (see synonym study at envy).


1. See envy.
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jealousy (ˈdʒɛləsɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -ousies
the state or quality of being jealous

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Jealousy definition


suspicion of a wife's purity, one of the strongest passions (Num. 5:14; Prov. 6:34; Cant. 8:6); also an intense interest for another's honour or prosperity (Ps. 79:5; 1 Cor. 10:22; Zech. 1:14).

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Example sentences
He experiences joy, jealousy, fantasy and love.
Their mutual antipathies are generally much stronger than jealousy of the
  government.
The lack of self-esteem and jealousy, have been etiologies for weakness, as a
  manifestation of negativity.
Jealousy often attacks those who feel they are not measuring up.
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