jealousy
jealousy
fear of losing
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jealousy synonyms
What's the difference between jealousy / possessiveness / insecurity / suspicion / protectiveness / mistrust
behaviour that treats another person as a possession; emphasises control and ownership rather than the feeling of fear of loss.
His possessiveness made her feel trapped rather than loved.
a lack of confidence or self-worth that often underlies jealous feelings; focuses on the subject's inner vulnerability.
His insecurity led him to assume every friendly comment was flirting.
a belief or feeling that someone may be dishonest or unfaithful; more cognitive (doubt) than the emotional blend in jealousy.
Her suspicion grew when he started coming home late without explanation.
a desire to guard or defend someone out of care; can resemble jealousy behaviourally but usually framed positively as care or guardianship.
His protectiveness meant he often checked that his sister travelled safely.
a general lack of trust in someone or something; broader and often more cognitive than the emotional jealousy.
Mistrust between the partners made honest communication difficult.
an excessive, persistent fixation or compulsion; when linked to jealousy it denotes an extreme, often pathological, form of attention or control.
His obsessiveness about where she was every minute signalled a deeper problem than simple jealousy.
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How to pronounce jealousy and what this word means
jealousy means jealousy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce jealousy
/ˈdʒɛləsi/
jealousy translation
jealousy
jealousy examples
Her jealousy grew when she saw their photos together.
jealousy transcription
/ˈdʒɛləsi/, /ˈdʒɛləsi/
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jealousy meaning: what does it mean?
fear of losing
jealousy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
jealousy is pronounced as /ˈdʒɛləsi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
jealousy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her jealousy grew when she saw their photos together. Translation: Её ревность усилилась, когда она увидела их фотографии вместе.
Is jealousy part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
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Is jealousy part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
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