unenviable

/ˈʌnˌɛnviəbəl/
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Other forms: unenviably

Definitions of unenviable
  1. adjective
    so undesirable as to be incapable of arousing envy
    “unenviable notoriety”
    synonyms:
    undesirable, unwanted
    not wanted
  2. adjective
    hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
    “in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign”
    synonyms: awkward, embarrassing, sticky
    difficult, hard
    not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
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