how do u say it?
2007-08-17 06:31:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
envious, basically.
2007-08-17 07:28:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/invidiousness
–adjective 1. calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful: invidious remarks.
2. offensively or unfairly discriminating; injurious: invidious comparisons.
3. causing or tending to cause animosity, resentment, or envy: an invidious honor.
4. Obsolete. envious.
The webpage also has a pronunciation key and a sound file so youcan hear it being said.
2007-08-17 13:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by Expat Mike 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
INVIDIOUS
Pronunciation: in-vid-ee-uhs
Definition: 1. calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful: invidious remarks.
2. offensively or unfairly discriminating; injurious: invidious comparisons.
3. causing or tending to cause animosity, resentment, or envy: an invidious honor.
4. Obsolete. envious.
—Related forms
in·vid·i·ous·ly, adverb
in·vid·i·ous·ness, noun
2007-08-17 13:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by somebody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I find the first two answers invidious; but they are correct.
2007-08-17 14:11:31 · answer #4 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋