Jealousy
/ˈdʒɛl.ə.si/noun
A feeling of envy towards someone else's advantages or success.
Did you know?In ancient times, jealousy was often linked to the idea of divine retribution, suggesting that feeling envious could invoke the wrath of the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ǵʰe-
“to call or to invoke, suggesting a connection to passion and fervor.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ζηλός (zēlós)
“zeal, jealousy, or rivalry, indicating an intense desire or envy.”
Latin
Latin
zelus
“zeal or jealousy, signifying a passionate pursuit of something.”
Old French
Old French
jalousie
“jealousy or envy, reflecting a protective and possessive nature.”
Middle English
Middle English
jalousie
“feeling of jealousy, denoting a strong emotional response to perceived threats.”
Modern English
English
jealousy
“a complex emotion involving feelings of insecurity, fear, and envy towards others.”