Adjective
invidious
IPA /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/
Unfair or unpleasant in a way that is likely to cause resentment or offence.
See example sentence: invidious
Choosing a favourite among the children put him in an invidious position.
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reprehensible
IPA /ˌreprɪˈhensəbl/
So morally wrong that it deserves strong criticism.
See example sentence: reprehensible
The film presents the theft of the family's savings as reprehensible.
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