possessive

possessive

adjective

Definition of POSSESSIVE

intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness <he was very possessive of his girlfriend's attention, and it was really starting to annoy her>

Synonyms possessive

Related Words controlling, demanding, domineering, grasping; covetous, envious, invidious, jaundiced; distrustful, mistrustful, suspicious; overprotective, protective

Near Antonyms undemanding; permissive, tolerant, tolerating, trustful, trusting, understanding