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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of possessive

But needy, possessive Nikki smothers Bear, and what plays out is a horrifying tale of obsessive love gone wrong — sour, curdled and violent. — Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026

Before too long, however, the romantic spell Nikki is under turns into possessive, obsessive and eventually, deadly behavior, which quickly spirals out of control. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Overall, the series toned down Garrett’s possessive, over-protective tendencies while keeping true to his Big Man on Campus/hockey dynasty character. — Jennifer McClellan, USA Today, 17 May 2026

Instead, Nikki’s love spirals into something violent, possessive and terrifying. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026