invidiously
1
9.8
- adverb
- /ɪnˈvɪdiəsli/
- Formal
- 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
9
7.1
In a way that wants to hurt someone or cause trouble
3
8.7
In an angry and hurtful way
2
4.5
In a rude or unpleasant way that upsets people
2
7.0
To do something to hurt or upset someone on purpose
2
5.1
In an unpleasant, angry, or mean way
2
7.0
In a cruel way that shows unkind feelings and hurts others
1
6.6
In a way that shows strong dislike and anger
1
6.8
In a harsh and unkind way toward other people
1
8.2
Saying or doing things with very strong anger and hate toward someone
1
7.6
In a rude way that shows no respect for people in charge
1
7.2
In a way that shows disrespect toward someone or something
1
4.1
In a way that makes someone feel sad or in pain
1
9.7
In a way that makes people strongly dislike someone
1
8.0
In a way that is not fair or right
1
6.5
In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting
1
8.9
Says things in a mean, slightly cruel way to hurt someone
1
8.1
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
1
7.6
In a way that causes harm to someone or something
1
8.5
In a way that is wrong or unfair
1
7.9
In a way that makes people feel strong dislike or disgust
1
9.9
In a mean, unkind way that aims to hurt someone
1
9.9
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is silly
1
9.9
To criticise someone using very harsh, insulting words
In a way that is very unfair and morally wrong
In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
Antonyms
How Offensive
9
7.1
- Formal
1
9.8
- Offensive
2
4.5
1
4.1
6
2.7
8
2.3
1
6.1
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.