jealousy (/ˈdʒel.ə.si/)
noun · Intermediate · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /ˈdʒel.ə.si/
Meaning
Meaning: fear of losing to a rival
A feeling of unhappiness and worry caused by fear of losing someone or something.
Examples
🗣 His jealousy flared whenever she spent the evening laughing with her charming old university friends.
Etymology
From Old French ‘jalousie’, from Late Latin ‘zelosus’ (zealous).
How & Where It’s Used
Often involves romantic insecurity, distinct from envy of possessions.
Tags: emotion, relationship