Associations to the word «Invidious» - Word Associations Network

Noun

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

INVIDIOUS, adjective. Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice; "discriminatory attitudes and practices"; "invidious comparisons".

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