Synonyms for jealousy
ˈdʒɛl ə sijeal·ousy

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1. jealousynoun

   Synonyms:
   jealousness

2. jealousynoun

   A state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity.

   Synonyms:
   jealousness

3. jealousynoun

   A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold.

   Synonyms:
   jealousness

4. jealousynoun

   Envy towards another's possessions

   Synonyms:
   jealousness

5. jealousynoun

   A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance.

   Synonyms:
   jealousness

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. jealousy

   Synonyms:
   suspicion, envy, rivalry, solicitude

   Antonyms:
   certainty, magnanimity, friendliness, generousness, without solicitude

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1. jealousy, green-eyed monsternoun

   a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

   Synonyms:
   green-eyed monster

2. jealousynoun

   zealous vigilance

   "cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy"-Paul Blanshard

   Synonyms:
   green-eyed monster

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1. • Envy
   • Vigilance

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. jealousynoun

   Synonyms:
   suspicion (especially in matters of love)

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1. jealousynoun

   Synonyms:
   suspicion, distrust

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1. List of paraphrases for "jealousy":

   envy, jealous, psychosis

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How to use jealousy in a sentence?

1. Paul Eldridge:

   Jealousy would be far less torturous if we understood that love is a passion entirely unrelated to our merits.

2. Havelock Ellis:

   Jealousy, that dragon which slays love under the pretence of keeping it alive.

3. Dan Gainor:

   I guess smart, successful and beautiful is 'sexist' now? sounds more like jealousy than movie criticism.

4. Deshawn Yeldell:

   The envious ones struck me,” I say “but I was not hurt; they beat me with their hate, but I did not feel it, and I will say to my soul, “Soul, the jealousy and hate they have poured onto you is forever meaningless when your strength comes from God.

5. William Shakespeare, "Othello", Act 3 scene 3:

   O, beware, my lord, of jealousy!It is the green-eyed monster which doth mockThe meat it feeds on.