noun
- plural of jealousness; instances or states of feeling resentful or bitter about someone's advantages, possessions, or relationships
- plural of jealousness; instances of vigilant protectiveness or possessiveness over something valued
Usage: countable plural form; less common than 'jealousy' in standard usage
Usage: countable plural form
Examples
- Her jealousnesses about her partner's friendships often caused conflict in their relationship.
- The team's jealousnesses regarding their trade secrets kept them ahead of competitors.
- His various jealousnesses stemmed from childhood insecurity.
- The coach addressed the players' jealousnesses by emphasizing teamwork over individual recognition.
- Cultural jealousnesses between neighboring regions have deep historical roots.
- She struggled with multiple jealousnesses that affected her self-esteem.