invidious

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A spokesperson for Mr Cottrell said he had been in an "invidious situation" and did not have the legal power to sack the priest.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024

Until it is concluded, the situation puts everyone in F1, both inside and outside Red Bull, in an invidious position.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

Over the years, Congress has passed an array of sweeping statutes intended to protect some of the most vulnerable Americans from rank bigotry and invidious discrimination.

From Slate • Oct. 4, 2023

District Court’s dismissal of the equal protection violations, saying the foundation “has not plausibly alleged invidious discrimination by District officials.”

From Washington Times • Aug. 15, 2023

Like invidious doctors, they knew just where it hurt.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy