unenviable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
    embarrassing; awkward; sticky.
    • awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion
    • an awkward pause followed his remark
    • a sticky question
    • in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign
  2. adjective satellite so undesirable as to be incapable of arousing envy
    • unenviable notoriety

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