invidiously
UK/ɪn'vɪdɪəsli/US/ɪn'vɪdɪəslɪ/
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Definitions
adv.
In a way that causes resentment or unfairness
招人怨恨地；不公平地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedAdverb of invidious (Latin invidēre 'to look against, envy'): in a way that breeds resentment.
Root vis still carries 107 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The funds were distributed invidiously, favoring a few departments.