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Jealousness and Jealousy Definitions

Jealousness

Fearful or wary of losing one's position or situation to someone else, especially in a sexual relationship
Her new boyfriend was jealous of her male friends.

Jealousy

A jealous attitude or disposition. See Usage Note at jealous.

Jealousness

Envious or resentful of the good fortune or achievements of another
I felt jealous when my coworker got a promotion. See Usage Note below.

Jealousy

Close vigilance.

Jealousness

Having to do with or arising from feelings of apprehension, bitterness, or envy
Jealous thoughts.
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Jealousy

A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.

Jealousness

Vigilant in guarding something
We are jealous of our good name.

Jealousy

(archaic) A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance.

Jealousness

Intolerant of disloyalty or infidelity; autocratic
A jealous god.

Jealousy

The quality of being jealous; earnest concern or solicitude; painful apprehension of rivalship in cases directly affecting one's happiness; painful suspicion of the faithfulness of husband, wife, or lover.
I was jealous for jealousy.
Jealousy is the . . . apprehension of superiority.
Whoever had qualities to alarm our jealousy, had excellence to deserve our fondness.
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Jealousness

The state or condition of being jealous.

Jealousy

A feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

Jealousness

State or quality of being jealous.

Jealousy

Zealous vigilance;
Cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy

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