Definitions
- Describing a situation or decision that is likely to cause resentment or envy. - Referring to an action or statement that is unfair or unjust. - Talking about a comparison that is likely to cause offense or be seen as discriminatory.
- Referring to a person who favors one side or party over another. - Describing a decision or judgment that is influenced by personal feelings or opinions. - Talking about a situation where someone is not impartial or unbiased.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where fairness or impartiality is lacking.
- 2Both words can refer to decisions or actions that are influenced by personal biases.
- 3Both words can have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Invidious emphasizes the potential for resentment or envy, while partial focuses on favoritism or bias.
- 2Intensity: Invidious has a stronger negative connotation than partial.
- 3Scope: Partial can refer to a person or a decision, while invidious typically refers to a decision or situation.
- 4Usage: Partial is more commonly used in everyday language than invidious.
Remember this!
Invidious and partial are synonyms that describe situations where fairness or impartiality is lacking. However, invidious emphasizes the potential for resentment or envy, while partial focuses on favoritism or bias. Invidious has a stronger negative connotation than partial, and it is less commonly used in everyday language.
