jealousy
nounmasculine/si.ˈu.mɨ/high
ci·u·me
Definition
A feeling of insecurity, fear, or resentment towards the possibility of losing someone's affection or attention to a rival.
Pathological jealousy can destroy a relationship.
She felt a fleeting jealousy when she saw him talking to another colleague.
Common collocations
blind jealousyfit of jealousygreen with jealousy
Etymology
Do latim 'zelus', por via do italiano 'gelosia'.