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Tragically vs Invidious - What's the difference?

tragically | invidious |

As an adverb tragically

is in a tragic manner.

As an adjective invidious is

(of a distinction) offensively or unfairly discriminating.

tragically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a tragic manner.

    • 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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