Jealousness vs. Jealousy

Jealousness vs. Jealousy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Jealousness and Jealousy

Jealousnessnoun

The state or condition of being jealous.

Jealousynoun

(uncountable) A state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity.

Jealousynoun

(countable) A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold.

Jealousynoun

Envy towards another's possessions

Jealousynoun

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

Jealousynoun

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

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Jealousynoun

zealous vigilance;

cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy