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Definition of unenviable

unenviable

/ˌʌnˈɛnviəbəl/
un · en · vi · a · ble
Adverb:unenviably
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• adjective

1

Difficult, undesirable, or unpleasant enough that no one would wish to be in such a position or possess such a quality.

Example

"The newly appointed manager was given the unenviable task of announcing budget cuts to the entire department."

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• Rhymes for unenviable

• Nearby Words

unenthusiastic
unenthusiastically
unentitled
unenviable
unenviably
unequal
unequaled

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the prefix un- ('not') and enviable, which ultimately derives from Old French envie and Latin invidia ('envy, jealousy').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unenviable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unenviable
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