invidiously
- adverb
- /ɪnˈvɪdiəsli/
- Formal
:
invidiosamente
- The Kentucky statute was invalid because it was invidiously discriminatory.
- invidiously discriminatory
- invidiously discriminatory punishments
Examples
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His invidiously sarcastic comments alienated many of his friends.
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What if a court accepts evidence that an invidiously discriminatory motive prompted the whole measure?
Academic text (2004) -
Third, the words may condemn punishments that are invidiously discriminatory.
Academic text (2004) -
The first clause bars state governments from violating fundamental liberties, and the second clause prevents states from invidiously discriminating against their citizens.
Blog text (11) -
Deciding whether the criteria used to impose a punishment are invidiously discriminatory for purposes of the Eighth Amendment puts a court on open moral-philosophical terrain.
Academic text (2004) -
When analyzing the constitutionality of legislation that invidiously targets identity, the Supreme Court has consistently turned to the Constitution's prohibitions of bills of attainder.
Academic text (2004) -
She spoke in an invidiously tone that made everyone uncomfortable during the meeting.
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The company's policies were criticized for being invidiously biased against certain groups of employees.
Synonyms
15
4.5
In a rude or unpleasant way that upsets people
10
7.1
In a way that wants to hurt someone or cause trouble
3
8.7
In an angry and hurtful way
2
7.0
To do something to hurt or upset someone on purpose
2
5.1
In an unpleasant, angry, or mean way
1
6.6
In a way that shows strong dislike and anger
1
7.0
In a cruel way that shows unkind feelings and hurts others
1
6.8
In a harsh and unkind way toward other people
1
7.2
In a way that shows disrespect toward someone or something
1
7.6
In a rude way that shows no respect for people in charge
1
8.2
Saying or doing things with very strong anger and hate toward someone
1
8.0
In a way that is not fair or right
1
4.1
In a way that makes someone feel sad or in pain
1
8.9
Says things in a mean, slightly cruel way to hurt someone
1
9.7
In a way that makes people strongly dislike someone
In a way that is very unfair and morally wrong
In a way that is wrong or unfair
In a way that causes harm to someone or something
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is silly
In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect
In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
In a mean, unkind way that aims to hurt someone
To criticise someone using very harsh, insulting words
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
In a way that makes people feel strong dislike or disgust
Antonyms
How Offensive
10
7.1
- Formal
- Offensive
15
4.5
1
4.1
5
2.7
8
2.3
Surface Forms
Etymology
Invidiously comes from the Latin word invidia, which means 'envy' or 'ill will' and is the same root as the English word envy. So, to act invidiously is to behave in a way that makes others feel unfairly treated, jealous, or angry.