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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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unpopular

English

Etymology

un- +? popular

Adjective

unpopular (comparative more unpopular, superlative most unpopular)

  1. Lacking popularity
    an unpopular opinion
  2. Not liked or popular; disliked or ignored by the public.

Antonyms

  • popular

Derived terms

Translations

unpopular From the web:

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