invidiousness
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:He realized that his invidious remarks about other parents' abilities only made him seem ungrateful.
Definition:Words that cause envy, resentment, or ill will among others.
From invidious remarks
Example:Her invidious comparison of her colleague's work to her own made her look petty and ungrateful.
Definition:A comparison that favors one party disproportionately, often causing envy or resentment.
From invidious comparison
Example:The invidious publicity about the lack of progress in the project only fueled the employees' dissatisfaction.
Definition:Publicity that is likely to cause envy, resentment, or ill will, often through a misrepresentation of facts or omissions.
From invidious publicity
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