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Definition of Jealousy
1. Noun. A feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival).
2. Noun. Zealous vigilance. "Cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy"
Definition of Jealousy
1. n. The quality of being jealous; earnest concern or solicitude; painful apprehension of rivalship in cases nearly affecting one's happiness; painful suspicion of the faithfulness of husband, wife, or lover.
Definition of Jealousy
1. Noun. A state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity. ¹
2. Noun. A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold. ¹
3. Noun. Envy towards another's possessions ¹
4. Noun. (archaic) A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Jealousy
1. a jealous feeling [n -SIES]
Medical Definition of Jealousy
1. An irrational reaction compounded of grief, loss of self-esteem, enmity against the rival and self criticism. (12 Dec 1998)