JEALOUSY

Jealousy

Jealousy is an emotion, and the word typically refers to the negative thoughts and feelings of insecurity, fear, and anxiety over an anticipated loss of something of great personal value, particularly in reference to a human connection. Jealousy often consists of a combination of emotions such as anger, resentment, inadequacy, helplessness and disgust. In its original meaning, jealousy is distinct from envy, though the two terms have popularly become synonymous in the English language, with jealousy now also taking on the definition originally used for envy alone.

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jealousy

Noun

  1. A state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity.
  2. A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold.
  3. Envy towards another's possessions
  4. A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance.


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