Jealous
Jealous
Jealous (/ˈdʒɛləs/), derived from the Old French word jalous, is a complex emotion that encompasses feelings ranging from fear of abandonment to rage and humiliation. It strikes both men and women when they perceive a third-party threat to a valued relationship, it can be a powerful and perilous emotion.
Etymology
The word jealous is derived from the Old French jalous. The root of the word can be traced back to the Latin word zelus which means zeal or love, and the Greek word zelos, with a similar meaning.
Related Terms
- Envy: Often confused with jealousy, envy refers to the feeling of wanting what someone else has.
- Possessiveness: This is a common symptom of jealousy and refers to the desire to have someone's attention or love all to oneself.
- Insecurity: This is a feeling of general unease or nervousness that may be triggered by perceiving oneself to be vulnerable or inferior in some way, often a root cause of jealousy.
- Fear: This is an emotion induced by perceived danger or threat, which causes physiological changes and ultimately behavioral changes, such as fleeing, hiding, or freezing from perceived traumatic events. Fear in a relationship can often lead to jealousy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jealous
- Wikipedia's article - Jealous
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