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unenviable

/ˌʌnɛnˈvaɪəbəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does unenviable mean?

adjective

Not to be envied; difficult to be proud of. Unenviable positions are those that are difficult or unpleasant.

Example

"The unenviable task of cleaning up the mess fell to John."

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