invidious
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adjective \in-ˈvi-dē-əs\Definition of INVIDIOUS
1
: tending to cause discontent, animosity, or envy <the invidious task of arbitration>
2
: envious
3
a : of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious <invidious remarks> b : of a kind to cause harm or resentment <an invidious comparison>
— in·vid·i·ous·ly adverb
— in·vid·i·ous·ness noun
See Examples of INVIDIOUS
- The boss made invidious distinctions between employees.
- <inevitably, his remarkable success attracted the invidious attention of the other sales representatives>
Origin of INVIDIOUS
Latin invidiosus envious, invidious, from invidia envy — more at envy
First Known Use: 1606
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