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unenviable

British  
/ ʌnˈɛnvɪəbəl /

adjective

  1. not to be envied

    the unenviable task

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An unenviable assignment, even for a team that seems to have it all.

From Los Angeles Times

In this unenviable position, the Fed may have to choose the least-bad option.

From Barron's

In this unenviable position, the Fed may have to choose the least-bad option.

From Barron's

That presents Fair Isaac with an unenviable choice of either lowering its own prices or losing market share, Rosenbaum added.

From Barron's

For the successful candidate, replacing Guardiola will be an unenviable task.

From BBC