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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

invidious

/ɪnˈvaɪdiəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does invidious mean?

adjective

Causing or feeling envy; unfairly making someone else appear inferior. Often used to describe comparisons that are perceived as unfair or biased.

Example

"The invidious comparison between the two artists' early work and their current output was unfair to the older artist."

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