Jealous vs. Zealous

Fearful or wary of losing one's position or situation to someone else, especially in a sexual relationship

Filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent.

Envious or resentful of the good fortune or achievements of another

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

Having to do with or arising from feelings of apprehension, bitterness, or envy

Filled with, or characterized by, zeal; warmly engaged, or ardent, in behalf of an object.

Vigilant in guarding something

Filled with religious zeal.

Intolerant of disloyalty or infidelity; autocratic

Marked by active interest and enthusiasm;

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

Protective; zealously guarding; careful in the protection of something (or someone) one has or appreciates, especially one's spouse or lover.

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

Suspecting, suspicious.

Zealous; solicitous; vigilant; anxiously watchful.

Apprehensive; anxious; suspiciously watchful.

Demanding exclusive devotion; intolerant of rivalry.

Disposed to suspect rivalry in matters of interest and affection; apprehensive regarding the motives of possible rivals, or the fidelity of friends; distrustful; having morbid fear of rivalry in love or preference given to another; painfully suspicious of the faithfulness of husband, wife, or lover.

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

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