The phrase "invidious comparisons" refers to unfair or unpleasant comparisons between people or things that may cause feelings of envy, resentment, or dissatisfaction. Full definition
An ardent admirer of the Benedictines, Franciscans, Dominicans, and Carthusians, he shied away from invidious comparisons between Jesuits and other religious orders. (firstthings.com)
The idea that she was making invidious comparisons between her work and Talmon's is ludicrous on the face of it. (firstthings.com)
They must either know Hebrew or consult with someone who does; they should avoid invidious comparisons, explicit or implied; and they should hold their christological prejudices in abeyance. (religion-online.org)