Associations to the word «Invidious»
Noun
- Discrimination
- Comparison
- Distinction
- Scrutiny
- Remark
- Exemption
- Clause
- Mention
- Classification
- Denial
- Render
- Amendment
- Contrary
- Newman
- Task
- Clergy
- Dis
- Violation
- Excellence
- Regard
- Poll
- Minority
- Suspicion
- Protection
- Merit
- Wealth
- Justice
- Circumstance
- Position
- Argument
- Draw
- Opinion
- Instance
- Principle
- Constitution
- Treat
- Purpose
- Douglas
- Judgment
- Nelson
- Court
- Favour
- Tax
- Gang
- Truth
- Establishment
- Consideration
- Bar
- Occasion
- Claim
- But
- Reform
- Proceeding
- Sense
- Enemy
- Cause
- Basis
- Spirit
- Gentleman
- Nation
- Interest
- Liberty
- Religion
Adjective
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.