Associations to the word «Invidious»
Noun
- Discrimination
- Comparison
- Distinction
- Scrutiny
- Remark
- Exemption
- Clause
- Mention
- Classification
- Denial
- Render
- Amendment
- Contrary
- Newman
- Task
- Clergy
- Dis
- Violation
- Excellence
- Regard
- Poll
- Minority
- Suspicion
- Protection
- Merit
- Wealth
- Justice
- Circumstance
- Position
- Argument
- Draw
- Opinion
- Instance
- Principle
- Constitution
- Treat
- Purpose
- Douglas
- Judgment
- Nelson
- Court
- Favour
- Tax
- Gang
- Truth
- Establishment
- Consideration
- Bar
- Occasion
- Claim
- But
- Reform
- Proceeding
- Sense
- Enemy
- Cause
- Basis
- Spirit
- Gentleman
- Nation
- Interest
- Liberty
- Religion
Adjective
Wiktionary
INVIDIOUS, adjective. (of a distinction) offensively or unfairly discriminating
INVIDIOUS, adjective. (of an action or task) causing ill will towards the actor; causing offense.
INVIDIOUS, adjective. (of a thing) causing envy or ill will towards the possessor
INVIDIOUS, adjective. Envious, jealous
INVIDIOUS, adjective. (obsolete) Hateful; odious; detestable
Dictionary definition
INVIDIOUS, adjective. Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice; "discriminatory attitudes and practices"; "invidious comparisons".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.