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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

His office also told the BBC "it was an invidious situation that Stephen Cottrell lived with every day that he was Bishop of Chelmsford until he was able to take action."

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2025

Or are they engaged in an invidious form of censorship?

From Slate • Sep. 29, 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.