invidiousness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The episode was a giant green cauldron of invidiousness and ill will.

From Slate • May 14, 2012

We have mentioned these names, not for the sake of invidiousness, but have chosen them at random.

From Cathedral Cities of England by Gilbert, George

The invidiousness of knowing and not acting on Oates's 'dangerous secret,' Godfrey hoped, fell on the Minister rather than on himself.

From The Valet's tragedy, and other studies by Lang, Andrew

All who come to hear the doctrine, the preacher must receive with benevolence, and his sermon must be without invidiousness.

From The Gospel of Buddha Compiled from Ancient Records by Paul Carus by Carus, Paul

“And for why?” demanded several Irishmen, truculently, their ire aroused at the invidiousness of the allusion.

From A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route by Russel, Florence Kimball