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
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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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Recent Examples of invidious
The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
But the United States’ poor showing essentially took Xi off the hook, as invidious comparisons could not be drawn.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
But promoting invidious forms of discrimination cannot be squared with any reasonable interpretation of federal law.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025
But then there are a bunch of invidious distinctions that start to separate the GA campers.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The Justice Department’s civil law jurisdiction is essentially limited to components of government, particularly at the state level, that practice invidious forms of discrimination.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
But the United States’ poor showing essentially took Xi off the hook, as invidious comparisons could not be drawn.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
But promoting invidious forms of discrimination cannot be squared with any reasonable interpretation of federal law.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025
But then there are a bunch of invidious distinctions that start to separate the GA campers.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invidious
Adjective
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And the doctors who don’t say that are just jealous of your hot little baby.—
Megan Amram,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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In one story, a woman is jealous of the relationship between her husband and his mother.—
Andrew Limbong,
NPR,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Chloë Sevigny plays Anne, whose arrival at the family’s holiday villa on the French Riviera sets in motion a deadly cycle of jealousy and retribution.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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The jealousy that Angel Reese has towards her and has consistently shown makes Caitlin fans hate her.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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No more tolerance of hatred, no more mercy for criminals.—
Sarah Beth Hensley,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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Antisemitism, hatred and terrorism must be stopped, lest our civilization fall into the abyss.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Old resentments simmer, new transgressions come to light, and the titular swimming pool plays a critical, climactic part.—
Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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On one level, this is not surprising – after all, the people of a country being invaded would be expected to hold some degree of resentment to the invading army.—
Ben Horne,
The Conversation,
21 May 2025
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“Invidious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invidious. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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