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Definitions

invidious

[in-vid-ee-uhs] / ɪnˈvɪd i əs /
ADJECTIVE
hateful
Synonyms
WEAK
abominable calumnious defamatory detestable detracting detractive detractory discriminatory envious envying green-eyed jealous libelous maligning obnoxious odious offensive repugnant scandalous slanderous slighting undesirable vilifying
Antonyms
WEAK
delightful likeable lovable

Example Sentences

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Sir Andy Cooke, His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary, said current legislation places police in an "invidious position" with "discretion and common sense" not always prevailing.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.