jealous resentment against a rival, a person enjoying success or advantage, etc., or against another's success or advantage itself.

mental uneasiness from suspicion or fear of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc., as in love or aims.

vigilance in maintaining or guarding something.

a jealous feeling, disposition, state, or mood.

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backbiting , begrudging , covetousness , enviousness , evil eye * , green-eyed monster * , grudge , grudgingness , jaundiced eye , resentfulness , resentment , spitenotes:jealousy is reflective of a person\'s feelings or attitudes toward another person , whereas envy expresses a person\'s feelings or attitudes toward another person\'s advantages or accomplishments; jealousy pertains to emotional rivalry while envy is resentment of a more fortunate person , distrust , doubt , envy , suspicion