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invidious




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invidious
     1. adj. (of a distinction) Offensively or unfairly discriminating.
     2. adj. (of an action or task) Causing ill will towards the actor; causing offense.
     3. adj. (of a thing) Causing envy or ill will towards the possessor.
     4. adj. (obsolete) Envious, jealous.
     5. adj. (obsolete) Detestable, hateful, odious.

Example Sentences

Together these have an invidious effect on the whole profession. 



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