1. Noun
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.
2. Noun
zealous vigilance; "cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy" - Paul Blanshard
Vocabulary classified under Psychology
3. Noun
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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