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jealousy
noun jeal·ou·sy \ˈje-lə-sē\
: an unhappy or angry feeling of wanting to have what someone else has
: an unhappy or angry feeling caused by the belief that someone you love (such as your husband or wife) likes or is liked by someone else
plural jeal·ou·sies
Full Definition of JEALOUSY
1
: a jealous disposition, attitude, or feeling
2
: zealous vigilance
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First Known Use of JEALOUSY
13th century
Related to JEALOUSY
- Synonyms
- covetousness, enviousness, green-eyed monster, invidiousness, envy, resentment
Rhymes with JEALOUSY
JEALOUSY Defined for Kids
jealousy
noun jeal·ou·sy \ˈje-lə-sē\
plural jeal·ou·sies
Definition of JEALOUSY for Kids
1
: a feeling of unhappiness and anger caused by a belief that a loved one might be unfaithful
2
: a feeling of unhappiness caused by wanting what someone else has
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