jealousy

The word “jealousy” has 3 syllables: jeal-ous-y

It's pronounced as /ˈd͡ʒɛləsi/


What is synonym and antonym for jealousy?

In the thesaurus, “jealousy” has 4 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jealousy along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jealousy

  • envy
  • grudge
  • hatred
  • resentment

Antonyms for jealousy

  • kindness
  • sympathy

Meanings of jealousy

  • noun
    1. A state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity.
    2. A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold.
    3. Envy towards another's possessions.
    4. A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance.

Example Sentences

  • Jealousy consumed her when she saw her ex-boyfriend with someone else.
  • The success of his peers filled him with jealousy as he struggled to make progress.
  • Their relationship was plagued by jealousy and mistrust.
  • Professional athletes often face scrutiny and jealousy from their competitors.
  • Despite her efforts to suppress it, jealousy gnawed at her heart as she watched her best friend excel.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jealousy, such as: envy, grudge, hatred, kindness, resentment, sympathy.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

vengefulness

  • animosity
  • antagonism
  • belligerence
  • contempt
  • contentiousness
  • enmity
  • envy
  • hostility
  • irascibility
  • irritability
  • jealousy
  • malevolence
  • malice
  • pugnacity
  • resentment
  • spite
  • venom
  • vindictiveness
  • virulence
  • vitriol

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