invidious

• Descreve algo que provavelmente causa indignação, raiva ou inveja, frequentemente por envolver comparação injusta ou tendenciosa.

Describes something that is likely to cause resentment, anger, or envy, often because it involves an unfair or unjust comparison.

1. Unfairly discriminatoryC2formal

   Likely to cause resentment or anger because of unfair treatment or comparison.

   Injustamente discriminatório

   • The manager made an invidious distinction between the two employees.
   • Invidious comparisons between siblings can damage their relationship.
   • The policy was criticized for its invidious effects on minority groups.

   Sinônimosdiscriminatoryinequitablepartialprejudicialunfairunjust

   Antônimosequitablefairimpartialjustunbiased

2. Offensive or objectionableC2formal

   Causing ill will or resentment; unpleasant and likely to provoke negative feelings.

   Ofensivo ou censurável

   • He made an invidious remark about her background.
   • The article contained invidious stereotypes about the community.
   • Her invidious comments during the meeting created tension.

   Sinônimosdefamatorydiscriminatoryhatefulmalignobjectionableoffensiveslanderousunjustunpleasant

   Antônimosagreeablebenigndelightfulinoffensivepleasantpleasing