Jealous vs. Zealous

Jealous vs. Zealous — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Jealous and Zealous

Jealousadjective

Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover or spouse's fidelity.

Zealousadjective

Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

Jealousadjective

Protective, zealously guarding, careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates.

For you must not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jehovah, is a jealous God. —Exodus 34:14 (NET)

Zealousadjective

marked by active interest and enthusiasm;

an avid sports fana great walkeran eager beaver

Jealousadjective

Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise.

Jealousadjective

Suspecting, suspicious.

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Jealousadjective

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages;

he was never covetous before he met herjealous of his success and covetous of his possessionsenvious of their art collection

Jealousadjective

suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival;

a jealous lover