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Recent Examples of unenviable
Smith has had the unenviable task of learning under his third defensive coordinator in three seasons.
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Jon MacHota, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
That’s an unenviable reality for a Mets team (63-52) that went 13 innings without a hit between Tuesday and Wednesday’s losses to the Cleveland Guardians.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
The pursuing pack awoke Sunday with the unenviable task of catching a force at the peak of his powers who, even without the padding of a four shot cushion, is rarely caught once ahead.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Utah is in the unenviable position of not being a top target for free agents.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2025
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Jon MacHota, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
That’s an unenviable reality for a Mets team (63-52) that went 13 innings without a hit between Tuesday and Wednesday’s losses to the Cleveland Guardians.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
The pursuing pack awoke Sunday with the unenviable task of catching a force at the peak of his powers who, even without the padding of a four shot cushion, is rarely caught once ahead.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Utah is in the unenviable position of not being a top target for free agents.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unenviable
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Stadiums must be domed for the simple reason that the Super Bowl occurring in February, which could be terrible for many of the states that experience rain, snow, and more undesirable weather for playing football.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Despite its cultural and commercial power, nostalgia can also have undesirable effects.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The murder of 1,200 people, including 36 children, in a surprise attack by a terrorist group was an abominable crime.—
Alia Brahimi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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So what better time for the abominable long-drive drill?—
Samuel McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 July 2025
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Monday at least did not resemble the horrid three-game sweep at Petco Park in May, when the Padres scored once in each game and were outscored 15-3.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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However, these pale in comparison to her horrid record of decisions as a Supreme Court justice.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Flesh-eating screwworm larvae poised to invade the US have snuck into Maryland via the flesh of a person who had recently traveled to El Salvador, upping anxiety about the ghastly—and economically costly—parasite.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Behind one of these homes a ghastly discovery has recently been made and is now being unearthed.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
25 Aug. 2025
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Universal Hollywood’s 2023 Holidayz in Hell maze took guests through hellish versions of celebrations like Thanksgiving, where the turkey got its revenge on a family as the savory smells of the traditional dinner and fixings filled the room.—
Julie Tremaine,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Say hello to Earth's hellish twin!—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Unenviable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unenviable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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