invidiously
/ɪnˈvɪdiəsli/
adverb
- 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.
- 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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