Synonyms of possessive

possessive

adjective

pə-ˈze-siv 

as in jealous

intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness

he was very possessive of his girlfriend's attention, and it was really starting to annoy her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jealous
• protective
• domineering
• suspicious
• envious
• controlling
• demanding
• overprotective
• covetous
• invidious
• distrustful
• grasping
• jaundiced
• mistrustful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permissive
• undemanding
• tolerant
• understanding
• trusting
• trustful
• tolerating

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of possessive

Your partnerships tend to be all-or-nothing — or rather, become possessive instead. —Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024

Just as observation and a dose of evolutionary logic revealed male burying beetles not as attentive fathers but as possessive mate guarders, the natural and behavioral sciences deflated my dreamy credo, exposing my lofty aspirations as performance and self-deception. —Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024

Worst love match: Scorpio Passionate and possessive of their partners, Scorpio’s desire for emotional intimacy and transparency could be incredibly overwhelming for a free-spirited sign like Aquarius. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024

Ali became jealous and possessive, and began abusing Ana physically and emotionally. —Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 25 June 2024