Synonyms of invidious

invidious

adjective

in-ˈvi-dē-əs 

as in jealous

having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages

inevitably, his remarkable success attracted the invidious attention of the other sales representatives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jealous
• envious
• green with envy
• malicious
• covetous
• resentful
• jaundiced
• greedy
• eating one's heart out
• grudging
• suspicious
• green-eyed
• spiteful
• avaricious
• begrudging
• petty
• rapacious
• grasping
• distrustful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generous
• kind
• charitable
• benevolent
• altruistic
• unenvious
• kindhearted
• well-meaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invidious

Nowadays some would call Cowley a gatekeeper, except that the term has acquired an invidious ring; Cowley’s power and influence lay in opening, not shutting, the door to a new generation. — Michael Gorra, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025

With such invidious comparisons, and with such a dim view of collective action, Williams is unable to make the case as to how precisely his homeland is to move towards a post-racial utopia. — Book Marks august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025

But promoting invidious forms of discrimination cannot be squared with any reasonable interpretation of federal law. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025

Spelling Bee Tedious, invidious, devious, conquer, identify, magnify, sibilant, uranium. — John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025