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invidious

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin invidi?sus, from invidia (envy, ill will), from in- (upon) + vide? (I see). Doublet of envious, from Old French.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?n?v?di.?s/
  • (US)
  • Rhymes: -?di?s

Adjective

invidious (comparative more invidious, superlative most invidious)

  1. Causing ill will, envy, or offense.
  2. (of a distinction) Offensively or unfairly discriminating.
  3. (obsolete) Envious, jealous.
  4. (obsolete) Detestable, hateful, odious.

Related terms

  • invidiously
  • invidiousness

Translations

See also

  • indignation

References

  • invidious in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
  • Douglas Harper (2001–2021) , “invidious”, in Online Etymology Dictionary

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objectionable

English

Etymology

objection +? -able

Pronunciation

Adjective

objectionable (comparative more objectionable, superlative most objectionable)

  1. Arousing disapproval; worthy of objection; offensive.
    Before removing objectionable material, you'll have to decide what will offend people.

Usage notes

  • Nouns to which "objectionable" is often applied: content, material, language.

Antonyms

  • unobjectionable

Translations

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