invidious

Meanings

• adjective

  Deserving or causing envy; harmful or injurious.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈvɪdi.əs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with invidious
devious , delicious , precious

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Variants

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invidious , invidiously , invidiousness , invidiousnesses

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Forms

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The comparative form of 'invidious' is 'more invidious' and the superlative form is 'most invidious'.

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Etymology

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From Old French envidieux, from envie 'jealousy'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'invidious' is derived from the Old French word 'envidieux', which means 'jealous'.

2. The term 'invidious comparisons' refers to comparisons that are harmful or cause envy.

3. The word 'invidious' is often used in legal contexts to describe actions that are harmful or cause injury to others.

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Related Concepts

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1. Envy: A feeling of displeasure or resentment directed towards someone elses possessions or achievements.

2. Jealousy: A feeling of suspicion or fear that someone else may have or take away something that one values.

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Culture

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The word 'invidious' has been used in literature to describe actions or situations that are harmful or cause envy. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago's actions against Othello are described as 'invidious' as they are meant to cause jealousy and harm.

How to Memorize "invidious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where someone's actions are causing harm and envy among others. Imagine the person's actions and the reactions of those around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'invidious' with the feeling of envy and harm. Think of situations where envy and harm go hand in hand.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'invidious' comes from the word 'envy' and means causing harm or envy.

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