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- [in-vid-ee-uh s]
- /ɪnˈvɪd i əs/
- /ɪnˈvɪd.i.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-vid-ee-uh s]
- /ɪnˈvɪd i əs/
Definitions of invidious word
- adjective invidious calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful: invidious remarks. 1
- adjective invidious offensively or unfairly discriminating; injurious: invidious comparisons. 1
- adjective invidious causing or tending to cause animosity, resentment, or envy: an invidious honor. 1
- adjective invidious Obsolete. envious. 1
- noun invidious (of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others. 1
- adjective invidious offensive, insulting 1
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Origin of invidious
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin invidiōsus envious, envied, hateful, equivalent to invidi(a) envy + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Invidious
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invidious popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for invidious
adj invidious
- abominable — Something that is abominable is very unpleasant or bad.
- defamatory — Speech or writing that is defamatory is likely to damage someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them.
- detestable — If you say that someone or something is detestable, you mean you dislike them very much.
- discriminatory — characterized by or showing prejudicial treatment, especially as an indication of bias related to age, color, national origin, religion, sex, etc.: discriminatory practices in housing; a discriminatory tax.
- green-eyed — jealous; envious; distrustful.
adjective invidious
- unenviable — worthy of envy; very desirable: an enviable position.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- impossible — not possible; unable to be, exist, happen, etc.
- unfair — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- tricky — given to or characterized by deceitful tricks; crafty; wily.
Antonyms for invidious
adj invidious
- delightful — If you describe something or someone as delightful, you mean they are very pleasant.
- lovable — of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.
- likeable — readily or easily liked; pleasing: a likable young man.
adjective invidious
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
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