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invidious in Dutch

invidious in Dutch is afgunstig, kwetsend, discriminerend — invidious means likely to create resentment or bad feeling.

invidious in Dutch

afgunstig
adj
Causing ill will, envy, or offense.
kwetsend
adj
Causing ill will, envy, or offense.
discriminerend
adj
(of a distinction) Offensively or unfairly discriminating.

What does "invidious" mean?

  1. adj Likely to create resentment or bad feeling.
  2. adj Treating people unfairly by favouring some over others.
  3. adj Feeling envy or jealousy towards someone.
  4. adj Hateful or odious, often describing perceived unfairness or a difficult situation or choice, notably in the set phrase 'invidious position'.
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What is "invidious" in Dutch?
"invidious" in Dutch is afgunstig, kwetsend, discriminerend. invidious means: Likely to create resentment or bad feeling.
Are there other ways to say "invidious" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "invidious": afgunstig, kwetsend, discriminerend.
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