invidious \in-VID-ee-us\ adjective 1 : tending to cause discontent, animosity, or envy; 2 : envious; 3 a : of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious b : of a kind to cause harm or resentment

Despite her greater success, Courtney Cox and David Arquette seemed to avoid an invidious, competitive relationship that destroys most other Hollywood couples.

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