1. The quality or state of being invidious; the characteristic of being likely to cause resentment, offense, or ill will by unfair comparison or discrimination.
Usage: Plural form of invidiousness; Abstract noun referring to the condition or instances of being invidious

Examples

• The invidiousnesses of the grading system became apparent when students realized some were judged by different standards.
• Critics pointed out the invidiousnesses inherent in comparing the two candidates based on irrelevant personal characteristics.
• The manager's comments highlighted the invidiousnesses of favoring certain employees over others without clear justification.
• Such invidiousnesses in hiring practices have led to numerous discrimination lawsuits.
• The policy's invidiousnesses were exposed when it was shown to disproportionately affect one demographic group.