invidious
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn'vɪdɪəs/🇺🇸 US/in'vidiәs/
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Likely to cause resentment or offense, especially by being unfairly discriminating
引起反感的,招人嫉妒的;不公平的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.invidious comparison不公平的比较
- 2.invidious position尴尬的位置
Example Sentences
- 1.
The invidious distinction between classes perpetuated social inequality.
- 2.
Making invidious comparisons between siblings can damage family relationships.