INVIDIOUS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

invidious

adjective

in-ˈvi-dē-əs

Definition of invidious

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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Recent Examples of invidious The king, who will address Congress, could appear to be in an invidious position. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026 With such invidious comparisons, and with such a dim view of collective action, Williams is unable to make the case as to how precisely his homeland is to move towards a post-racial utopia. — Book Marks august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025 But promoting invidious forms of discrimination cannot be squared with any reasonable interpretation of federal law. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025 Spelling Bee Tedious, invidious, devious, conquer, identify, magnify, sibilant, uranium. — John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for invidious

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There are other things at play as well; Todd is clearly jealous of his wife’s relationship with her Vice President and Kate is aware that her husband has a certain charm.

— Deadline, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Listen to Spade discuss feeling jealous on SNL in the podcast above.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of jealous

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To hear the National Weather Service tell it, a postcard weather picture awaits the Bay Area this weekend — the kind that makes those who live outside the region a bit envious from afar.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Despite his rakish lifestyle, Don Juan falls in love with innocent Adriana, infuriating the envious Lucrezia Borgia (Estelle Taylor), who plots to ruin the young lovers’ nascent romance.

— Air Mail, Air Mail, 8 Aug. 2026

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