invidious
/ɪnˈvɪdiəs/
adjective
- Likely to cause resentment, anger, or unfair treatment; especially by making unfair or offensive distinctions.
- The law was criticized for its invidious discrimination against certain groups.
- It would be invidious to single out one employee for praise while ignoring the others.
- The teacher made an invidious comparison between the two students.
- Unpleasant and likely to make people dislike you (used about a task or role).
- Being the referee in a close game is an invidious position.
- She was given the invidious job of deciding who would be laid off.
- He had the invidious task of telling the team they were all fired.
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