invidious

• 形容因不公平或不客观的比较而容易引起怨恨、愤怒或嫉妒的；也可指带有侮辱性或令人反感的。

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.

   不公平的歧视性

   • 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.

   同义词discriminatoryinequitablepartialprejudicialunfairunjust

   反义词equitablefairimpartialjustunbiased

2. Offensive or objectionableC2formal

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

   令人反感的或招人嫌的

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

   同义词defamatorydiscriminatoryhatefulmalignobjectionableoffensiveslanderousunjustunpleasant

   反义词agreeablebenigndelightfulinoffensivepleasantpleasing