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   Jeal·ous·y

   /ˈjeləsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state or feeling of being jealous: "a sharp pang of jealousy" Similar envyenviousnesscovetousnessdesireresentmentresentfulnessbitternessdiscontentspitegrudgeinformal:the green-eyed monstersuspicionsuspiciousnessdistrustmistrustdoubtinsecurityanxietyapprehension about rivalspossessivenessoverprotectivenessprotectivenessdefensivenessvigilancewatchfulnessheedfulnessmindfulnesscaresolicitousnessattentivenessOpposite admirationpridetrustunderstandingunconcerncarelessness

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French gelosie, from gelos (see jealous).

   Scrabble Points: 18

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