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Invidious vs Vulgarity - What's the difference?

invidious | vulgarity |

As an adjective invidious

is (of a distinction) offensively or unfairly discriminating.

As a noun vulgarity is

(uncountable) the quality of being vulgar.

invidious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (of a distinction) offensively or unfairly discriminating
    • The professor made invidious distinctions based only on his own whim.
  • (of an action or task) causing ill will towards the actor; causing offense.
  • (of a thing) causing envy or ill will towards the possessor
  • envious, jealous
  • (obsolete) Hateful; odious; detestable

    • Related terms

    * invidiously * invidiousness

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    vulgarity

    English

    Noun

    (vulgarities)
  • (uncountable) The quality of being vulgar.
  • (countable) An offensive or obscene act or expression.

    • Synonyms

    * (offensive act) profanity

    Related terms

    * vulgar