invidiously

/ɪnˈvɪdiəsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is likely to cause resentment or envy because of unfairness or favoritism.
    • The teacher invidiously praised only the students from wealthy families.
    • The new policy invidiously favored certain departments over others.
    • He was invidiously singled out for a promotion that others deserved more.
  2. In a manner that is offensive or objectionable because of being discriminatory or unjust.
    • The company invidiously excluded older workers from training opportunities.
    • The law was applied invidiously, targeting only minority communities.
    • She felt the comments were invidiously aimed at her background.
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