jealousness adjective
jeal·ous
The adjective form of jealousness is jealous
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- adjective jealousness feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of): He was jealous of his rich brother. 1
- adjective jealousness feeling resentment because of another's success, advantage, etc. (often followed by of): He was jealous of his brother's wealth. 1
- adjective jealousness characterized by or proceeding from suspicious fears or envious resentment: a jealous rage; jealous intrigues. 1
- adjective jealousness inclined to or troubled by suspicions or fears of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc., as in love or aims: a jealous husband. 1
- adjective jealousness solicitous or vigilant in maintaining or guarding something: The American people are jealous of their freedom. 1
- adjective jealousness Bible. intolerant of unfaithfulness or rivalry: The Lord is a jealous God. 1