INVIDIOUSNESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

invidiousness

noun

Definition of invidiousness

as in jealousy

a painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too she pretended to be happy for her friend's good fortune, but there was an unmistakable invidiousness about her supposedly heartfelt congratulations

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Noun

Throughout the season, viewers see Hayward express jealousy when Bienvenue works alongside another female nanny without her around.

— Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
In each social-commentary-teetering-on-horror episode, Nanno is a pupil at a different school, picture perfect and scanning the room for whatever secrets — an abusive teacher, an absurd hierarchical system, petty jealousy — demand to be revealed.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of jealousy

Noun

Yet, in a surprising departure from the real-life Caroline’s historical hatred of Native Americans, this version of the character ultimately befriends White Sun and teaches Good Eagle.

— Max Gao, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
For some unapologetic antisemites like Fuentes, there’s ample evidence of blatant anti-Jewish hatred on display.

— Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of hatred

Noun

The altercation between Adebayo and Herro was sparked by recent comments apparently made by Herro on social media critiquing Adebayo and also showing some resentment toward Adebayo.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Deb is willing to put some of her resentment aside to help Sutton steer Hugh towards safer choices.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026

Definition of resentment

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