Jealousness vs. Jealousy
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.
Jealousy
A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
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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.
Jealousness
The state or condition of being jealous.
Jealousy
A feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
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Jealousness
State or quality of being jealous.
Jealousy
Zealous vigilance;
Cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy
