Jealousy: meaning, definitions and examples
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jealousy
[ ˈdʒɛləsi ]
feeling
Jealousy is a complex emotion that encompasses feelings of insecurity, fear, and anxiety over an anticipated loss of something that is valuable to a person.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her jealousy of her sister's success led to strained relationships within the family.
- His jealousy over his partner's friendships caused frequent arguments in their relationship.
relationship
Jealousy can also refer to the possessive and controlling behavior that arises from feelings of jealousy.
Synonyms
distrust, insecurity, paranoia
Examples of usage
- His jealousy of her talking to other men resulted in him isolating her from her friends.
- Her jealousy often manifested in checking his phone and social media accounts.
Translations
Translations of the word "jealousy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ciúme
🇮🇳 ईर्ष्या (īrṣyā)
🇩🇪 Eifersucht
🇮🇩 cemburu
🇺🇦 ревнощі
🇵🇱 zazdrość
🇯🇵 嫉妬 (しっと, shitto)
🇫🇷 jalousie
🇪🇸 celos
🇹🇷 kıskançlık
🇰🇷 질투 (jiltu)
🇸🇦 غيرة (ghīra)
🇨🇿 žárlivost
🇸🇰 žiarlivosť
🇨🇳 嫉妒 (jídù)
🇸🇮 ljubosumje
🇮🇸 afbrýðisemi
🇰🇿 қызғаныш
🇬🇪 შური (shuri)
🇦🇿 qısqanclıq
🇲🇽 celos
Word origin
The word 'jealousy' dates back to the 13th century, derived from Old French jalousie, which comes from Late Latin zelosus, meaning 'full of zeal'. Originally, the word had positive connotations of fervent dedication or enthusiasm, but over time, it evolved to represent feelings of envy or suspicion.