invidiousness

noun

Definition of invidiousnessnext
as in jealousy
a painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too she pretended to be happy for her friend's good fortune, but there was an unmistakable invidiousness about her supposedly heartfelt congratulations

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  1. jealousy
  2. hatred
  3. resentment
Noun
  • Prosecutors argued that Yang, who had been involved with Gayle, murdered Reuter out of jealousy.
    — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • This isn't intended to be a trauma dump, inspire jealousy, or make your significant other act as your therapist.
    — Sabrina Romanoff, CNBC, 29 June 2026
Definition of jealousy
Noun
  • The rivalry between the neighboring nations stretches back over 100 years on the pitch without ever being one that has slipped into hatred.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Proof that the babies aren’t born with hatred in their bellies and in their blood.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • Unlike the 13 colonies, East and West Florida were largely unaffected by the British Stamp Act and other taxes that fueled resentment elsewhere because the colonies produced relatively little for the British colonial economy.
    — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • When a leader isn't accountable to the process, the word becomes a do-as-I-say cliché that breeds resentment instead of results.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of resentment
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invidiousness
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“Invidiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invidiousness. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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