unenviable
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In his complaint to the Parliamentary standards commissioner, Eccleshall said he believed Witherden's request had put Betsi Cadwaladr health board in an "unenviable position" .
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
In this unenviable position, the Fed may have to choose the least-bad option.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
For the successful candidate, replacing Guardiola will be an unenviable task.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
Despite their clear affection for these women, the Dardenne brothers never sugarcoat their characters’ unenviable circumstance or latch onto phony bromides to alleviate our anxiety.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026
For a century after Tenochtitlan’s birth, the tlatoani’s position was unenviable.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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