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Unenviable

usgb/ʌnˈenviəbl/Volume
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Negative Context

Often used when a situation is tough or thankless, suggesting no one would want it.

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He faced the unenviable challenge of climbing the mountain in bad weather.
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Sympathy or Pity

Can show sympathy towards someone who has to deal with a bad situation.

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With an unenviable amount of work ahead, she truly deserves our sympathy.
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Signaling Respect

May express respect for someone taking on a hard role despite its disadvantages.

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He has the unenviable job of negotiating with the protesters.
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AppealBurdensomeDesirableDifficultDisadvantageousPleasantPopularThankless
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