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invidious
Invidious (adj) means Likely to create resentment or bad feeling.
adj
1
Likely to create resentment or bad feeling.
2
Treating people unfairly by favouring some over others.
3
Feeling envy or jealousy towards someone.
4
Hateful or odious, often describing perceived unfairness or a difficult situation or choice, notably in the set phrase 'invidious position'.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin invidiōsus, from invidia (“envy, ill will”), from in- (“upon”) plus videō (“to see”); the sense developed from “look back at” to “look askance at” to “envy.” It is a doublet of envious, via Old French.
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What is the meaning of invidious?
"invidious" (adj) means likely to create resentment or bad feeling.
What is another word for invidious?
Other words for "invidious" include discriminatory.
What is the opposite of invidious?
Opposites of "invidious" include just, fair, impartial.
What are the different meanings of invidious?
"invidious" has 3 main meanings: 1. Likely to create resentment or bad feeling; 2. Treating people unfairly by favouring some over others; 3. Feeling envy or jealousy towards someone.
