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invidious meaning in Sanskrit

द्वेषजनक dveṣajanaka

/ɪnˈvɪdi.əs/

invidious in Sanskrit: द्वेषजनक (dveṣajanaka), अपमानजनक (apamānajanaka). In English, invidious means causing ill will, envy, or offense.

Sanskrit words for invidious

causing ill will towards the actor; causing offense: द्वेषजनक dveṣajanaka, अपमानजनक apamānajanaka
causing envy or ill will towards the possessor: द्वेषजनक dveṣajanaka
offensively or unfairly discriminating: द्वेषजनक dveṣajanaka
archaic/obsolete: envious, jealous: द्वेषजनक dveṣajanaka
archaic/obsolete: detestable; hateful; odious: द्वेषजनक dveṣajanaka, अपमानजनक apamānajanaka

English meaning of invidious

adjective Causing ill will, envy, or offense.
adjective Offensively or unfairly discriminating.
adjective Envious, jealous.
adjective Detestable, hateful, or odious. (Often used in cases of perceived unfairness, or when facing a difficult situation or choice — especially in the phrase invidious position.).

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Questions about invidious in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of invidious in Sanskrit?: Invidious in Sanskrit is द्वेषजनक (dveṣajanaka), अपमानजनक (apamānajanaka).
invidious इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?: Invidious: द्वेषजनक (dveṣajanaka), अपमानजनक (apamānajanaka).
What does invidious mean in English?: Invidious means causing ill will, envy, or offense.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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