Invidious

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnˈvɪdiÉ™s/
• Rhymes: -ɪdiÉ™s

Origin

Latin invidiōsus, from invidia ("envy, ill will"), from in- ("upon") + videō ("I see").

Full definition of invidious

Adjective

1. (of a distinction) offensively or unfairly discriminatingThe professor made invidious distinctions based only on his own whim.
2. (of an action or task) causing ill will towards the actor; causing offense.
3. (of a thing) causing envy or ill will towards the possessor
4. envious, jealous
5. (obsolete) Hateful; odious; detestable

Related terms

• invidiously
• invidiousness