Talk:invidious
Latest comment: 8 months ago by JMGN in topic Invidious position
Part of speech
editThe definition given here for "invidious" is one that befits a noun, not an adjectice. Needs to be changed, e.g. "hinting or displaying a slight suggestion of prejudice", or something like that.
Invidious position
editThere seems to be no definition that relates to the idiom invidious position, nor is there a separate entry for that phrase. Cambridge's definition is noteworthy:
- likely to cause unhappiness or offense:
- We are not going to seek for invidious comparisons between governments."
I propose to latch this concept on to a modification of the existing sense "(obsolete) Detestable, hateful, odious.", which then can no longer be marked "obsolete" as a sweeping generalisation.
—DIV (1.145.20.25 07:20, 9 November 2023 (UTC))
- The best synonym is unpleasant(ly unenviable), because producing or likely to produce jealousy, resentment, or hatred in other people JMGN (talk) 16:17, 21 January 2024 (UTC)