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INVIDIOUS

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• INVIDIOUS (adjective)
The adjective INVIDIOUS has 1 sense:

1. containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice

Familiarity information: INVIDIOUS used as an adjective is very rare.

• INVIDIOUS (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice

Synonyms:

invidious; discriminatory

Context examples:

discriminatory attitudes and practices / invidious comparisons

Similar:

unfavorable; unfavourable (not encouraging or approving or pleasing)

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