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invidious

1. (of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others

“she'd put herself in an invidious position”

2. (of a comparison or distinction) unfairly discriminating; unjust

“it seems invidious to make special mention of one aspect of his work”

adjective

/ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

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"The invidious decision to raise prices during the crisis provoked an _____ from loyal customers."

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  • covetous
  • charitable
  • malicious
  • unpleasant
  • altruistic

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