invidiousness
/ɪnˈvɪdiəsnəs/
noun
- The quality of being likely to cause resentment, anger, or unfair treatment because of perceived favoritism or inequality.
- The invidiousness of the teacher's grading system made students feel that some were unfairly favored.
- The invidiousness of the promotion process became clear when only the manager's friends were chosen.
- She spoke about the invidiousness of comparing siblings, which often leads to lifelong rivalry.
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