Meaning Of The Word Invidious

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invidious
adjective: An invidious comparison or choice between two things is an unfair one because the two things are very different or are equally good or bad.
adjective: If you describe a task or job as invidious, you mean that it is unpleasant because it is likely to make you unpopular.

invidious in American English
such as to excite ill will, odium, or envy; giving offense
adjective: calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful

invidious in British English
adjective: incurring or tending to arouse resentment, unpopularity, etc

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