Jealous vs. Zealous
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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 beaverJealousadjective
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 collectionJealousadjective
suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival;
a jealous lover
