invidious
adjective
calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful.
invidiousness
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a word derived from
invidious.
Example Sentences
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The episode was a giant green cauldron of invidiousness and ill will.
From Slate ● May 14, 2012
We have mentioned these names, not for the sake of invidiousness, but have chosen them at random.
From Cathedral Cities of England by George Gilbert
The invidiousness of knowing and not acting on Oates's 'dangerous secret,' Godfrey hoped, fell on the Minister rather than on himself.
From The Valet's tragedy, and other studies by Andrew Lang
He rejoiced in the present meeting, however, as the best of all possible answers to such a piece of invidiousness.
From Journal of Landsborough's Expedition from Carpentaria In search of Burke and Wills by William Landsborough
I thank God I am free from all national invidiousness.
From White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War by Herman Melville
