jealousy
noun
jealous resentment against a rival, a person enjoying success or advantage, etc., or against another's success or advantage itself.
jealousies
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pluralof jealousy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There are tantrums, squabbles and romantic jealousies, but it is mostly an opportunity for bravura singing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2025
The details of their dissolution — career pressures, childcare clashes, petty jealousies — and its credible tit-for-tat dynamic are discomfitingly relatable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2025
He has his own jealousies and competitiveness with the family.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2023
Rivalries and jealousies within the palaces will be discussed, along with claims of an unhealthy relationship with the tabloid press.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2023
“I should have been wary, though. I knew that I had enemies. There were jealousies, al-ways, and there were rivals. It was a way of life here. Perhaps it still is.”
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
