jealousy

Etymology

From Middle English jalousie, from Old French jalousie, see jealous, -y. Doublet of jalousie. Related also to zeal, zealous.

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
    Coordinate term: envy
    Jealousy was, however, aroused among the English nobility at the favouritism shown the Dutch newcomer. 1907, Charles J. Archard, The Portland Peerage Romance
    […]the jealousy of his foes of each other's share in the booty[…]. 1891, Louis Antoine Fauvelet De Bourrienne, R. W. Phipps, transl., Memoirs Of Napoleon Bonaparte
    He knew what it was like to feel jealousy over the possessions of others... he'd never thought he could make someone feel the same. He didn't want to make someone feel the same. … "I want one for myself." Quentin's smile faded. 2010-09-10, Scott Sigler, THE STARTER: Space Opera Adventure, Empty Set Entertainment
    1. (archaic) A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance.

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