Associations to the word «Invidious»

Wiktionary

INVIDIOUS, adjective. (of a distinction) offensively or unfairly discriminating
INVIDIOUS, adjective. (of an action or task) causing ill will towards the actor; causing offense.
INVIDIOUS, adjective. (of a thing) causing envy or ill will towards the possessor
INVIDIOUS, adjective. Envious, jealous
INVIDIOUS, adjective. (obsolete) Hateful; odious; detestable

Dictionary definition

INVIDIOUS, adjective. Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice; "discriminatory attitudes and practices"; "invidious comparisons".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats