Invidious (Adjective)
Meaning
Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice; "discriminatory attitudes and practices"; "invidious comparisons".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's hiring process was criticized for its invidious nature, favoring candidates from a specific university over others.
- The politician's speech was accused of containing invidious remarks that targeted a particular ethnic group.
- Making invidious comparisons between the two athletes was unfair, as they had competed in different conditions.
- The new policy was seen as invidious, disproportionately affecting low-income families and exacerbating existing social inequalities.
- The media outlet was accused of promoting invidious stereotypes through its portrayal of certain characters in the show.