What is another word for invidious?
Pronunciation: [ɪnvˈɪdɪəs] (IPA) 
Invidious is an adjective used to describe a situation or action that is likely to cause resentment or ill-feeling in others. Synonyms for invidious include unfair, unjust, discriminatory, biased, prejudiced, partial, one-sided, divisive, and controversial. These words share the same underlying meaning as invidious in that they all suggest a situation where one party is favored over others, causing negative emotions among those who feel slighted. However, some synonyms, such as controversial, connote the idea that different parties hold opposing views, while others, such as discriminatory, suggest that one group is being discriminated against. Nevertheless, all these words can be used interchangeably to describe situations that give rise to negative feelings among those affected.
