Jealousies Meaning in English
word · lemma: jealousy
Definition
Strong feelings of envy or resentment toward someone because of what they have or what they experience, usually in plural form to indicate different situations or sources of envy.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or literary than 'jealousy.' The plural 'jealousies' is rare in everyday speech and often refers to multiple kinds or sources of envy, especially in literature or psychology. Not used for 'protective window shutters' (architectural term) in most modern English.
Example Sentences
The novel describes the secret jealousies between the sisters.
basic
Workplace jealousies can harm team spirit.
basic
Their marriage struggled because of old jealousies.
basic
Old family jealousies often resurface at reunions.
natural
The artist painted scenes filled with romantic jealousies and heartbreak.
natural
All those little jealousies from the past don't matter anymore.
natural