adj
invidious
Invidious (adj) means causing ill will, envy, or offense.
adj
1
Causing ill will, envy, or offense.
2
Offensively or unfairly discriminating.
3
Envious, jealous.
4
Detestable, hateful, or odious. (Often used in cases of perceived unfairness, or when facing a difficult situation or choice — especially in the phrase invidious position.)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin invidiōsus, from invidia (“envy, ill will”), from in- (“upon”) + videō (“to see”); the meaning developed from “look back at” to “look askance at” to “envy.” Doublet of envious, from Old French.
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What is the meaning of invidious?
"invidious" (adj) means causing ill will, envy, or offense.
What are the different meanings of invidious?
"invidious" has 3 main meanings: 1. Causing ill will, envy, or offense; 2. Offensively or unfairly discriminating; 3. Envious, jealous.