plural jealousies
1
: an unhappy or angry feeling of wanting to have what someone else has
professional jealousy [=resentment of the success of someone who is in the same profession as you]
petty jealousies among political rivals
2
: an unhappy or angry feeling caused by the belief that someone you love (such as your husband or wife) likes or is liked by someone else
a marriage ruined by infidelity and jealousy
He was driven crazy with jealousy.
He was unable to control his jealousies.
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“Jealousy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/jealousy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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