invidious
Causing resentment unfairly
Invidious describes something likely to arouse resentment or ill will, especially by being unfair or discriminatory.
An invidious comparison singles out one person or group unfavorably.
An invidious distinction creates unjust categories.
The word carries a sense of causing offense through perceived unfairness: She was put in the invidious position of choosing between her friends.
Resentful longing for another's
- jealousyResentful desire for another's advantages
- covetousnessExcessive desire for possessions
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- begrudgingReluctantly allowing or giving
grudging · green-eyed · coveting · begrudge · rivalry · comparison · competitive · emulation
Unjust differential treatment
- unfairnessUnjust or biased treatment
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
- favoritismPreferential treatment of some
partiality · inequity · injustice · disparity · inequality · exclusion · unequal · one-sided
Extremely unpleasant, repellent
- objectionableDeserving disapproval or protest
- obnoxiousExtremely disagreeable in manner
- hatefulArousing strong dislike
- detestableWorthy of intense dislike
loathsome · repugnant · abhorrent · contemptible · despicable · deplorable · distasteful · unpleasant
envy
Resentful longing for another's
- jealousyResentful desire for another's advantages
- covetousnessExcessive desire for possessions
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
begrudging · grudging · green-eyed · coveting · begrudge · rivalry · comparison · competitive · emulation
discrimination
Unjust differential treatment
- unfairnessUnjust or biased treatment
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
favoritism · partiality · inequity · injustice · disparity · inequality · exclusion · unequal · one-sided · skewed
odious
Extremely unpleasant, repellent
- objectionableDeserving disapproval or protest
- obnoxiousExtremely disagreeable in manner
- hatefulArousing strong dislike
detestable · loathsome · repugnant · abhorrent · contemptible · despicable · deplorable · distasteful · unpleasant · disagreeable
resentment
Persistent bitter displeasure
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- rancorLasting bitter resentment
acrimony · spite · ill-will · animosity · hostility · antagonism · malice · animus · enmity · umbrage
invidiousfair
Impartial and unbiased
equitable · just · impartial · evenhanded · unbiased
invidiouspleasant
Giving enjoyment or comfort
agreeable · delightful · gratifying · pleasing · welcome
invidiousbenevolent
Desiring others' welfare
kindhearted · kind · generous · charitable · well-meaning