Associations to the word «Jealousy»

Wiktionary

JEALOUSY, noun. (uncountable) A state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity.
JEALOUSY, noun. (countable) A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold.
JEALOUSY, noun. Envy towards another's possessions
JEALOUSY, noun. (archaic) A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance.

Dictionary definition

JEALOUSY, noun. A feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival).
JEALOUSY, noun. Zealous vigilance; "cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy"-Paul Blanshard.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy