jealousness

jeal·ous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jel-uh s]
- /ˈdʒɛl əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jel-uh s]
- /ˈdʒɛl əs/

Definitions of jealousness word

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

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Origin of jealousness

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English jelous, gelos < Old French gelos (French jaloux) < Vulgar Latin *zēlōsus, equivalent to Late Latin zēl(us) zeal + ōsus -ose1

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Parts of speech for Jealousness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Jealousness

jealousness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for jealousness

noun jealousness

protectiveness — having the quality or function of protecting: a protective covering.
possessiveness — jealously opposed to the personal independence of, or to any influence other than one's own upon, a child, spouse, etc.

All 2 Synonyms of jealousness