Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unenviable position
Phrase
/ʌnˈɛnvɪəbl pəˈzɪʃən/
Definition
A situation or condition that is difficult, undesirable, or not worth envying.
Examples
- Despite her success, she found herself in an unenviable position where she had to make a tough choice.
- The manager was in an unenviable position, having to lay off employees during the economic downturn.
Meaning
Being in an unenviable position means facing challenges that are not attractive or desirable and may attract sympathy rather than admiration.
Synonyms
- difficult situation
- unpleasant circumstance
- undesirable position
