Invidious GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Invidious GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

/ɪnˈvɪd.i.əs/ (adj)

Definition

unpleasant because of being unfair or unjust, defamatory, calumnious, maligning, unenviable, detractive, libelous, insulting, deplorable, resentful, odious, obnoxious, scandalous, undesirable, vilifying, discriminatory, horrible, jaundiced

Example

As Los Angeles employment lawyers, we often see cases where people are treated invidiously and unfairly because of who they are. Others are bullied or harassed in the workplace. While these instances might commonly occur in many workplaces, they are illegal.

You do not have to tolerate or endure such unfair and invidious treatment in the workplace. You have legal rights and options.

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Antonyms

pleasant

Parts of speech

Noun: invidiousness

Adverb: invidiously