as in jealous
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
inevitably, his remarkable success attracted the invidious attention of the other sales representatives
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Roberts regards race as an invidious distinction whose time has passed rather than as a living idea that can build group identity and solidarity.
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David Shih, The New Republic, 14 June 2023
So, customers are presented with an invidious choice between simplifying life by opting for a single vendor (and inviting lock-in) or developing multidisciplinary expertise with experts who understand the intricacies of every cloud and the bigger job of stitching it all together.
—Atif Khan, Forbes, 13 June 2022
As the human tragedy afflicting Ukraine and generating serious repercussions for global security continues to unfold, a great deal of thought and reflection should be spared for those who find themselves in the invidious position of not being able to avail themselves of either option.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022
His position, though, was invidious.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2020
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David Shih, The New Republic, 14 June 2023
So, customers are presented with an invidious choice between simplifying life by opting for a single vendor (and inviting lock-in) or developing multidisciplinary expertise with experts who understand the intricacies of every cloud and the bigger job of stitching it all together.
—Atif Khan, Forbes, 13 June 2022
As the human tragedy afflicting Ukraine and generating serious repercussions for global security continues to unfold, a great deal of thought and reflection should be spared for those who find themselves in the invidious position of not being able to avail themselves of either option.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022
His position, though, was invidious.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2020
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“Invidious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invidious. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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