unenviable
gb/ʌnˈɛnvˌiəbəl/ us/ʌnˈɛnvˌiəbəl/
C1
Inggris
nem irigylésre méltó, hálátlan, szégyenletes
C1
1
hálátlan
B2
Pola penggunaan:
an unenviable [task/position/situation]; be in an unenviable [position/situation]
She found herself in the unenviable position of having to choose between two close friends.
Abban a nem irigylésre méltó helyzetben találta magát, hogy két közeli barátja között kellett választania.
Taking over the project after the budget cuts was an unenviable task.
A projekt átvétele a költségvetési megszorítások után hálátlan feladat volt.
He has the unenviable job of delivering the bad news to customers.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
I’m in an unenviable situation at work.
Nem irigylésre méltó helyzetben vagyok a munkahelyemen.
It’s an unenviable job.
Ez egy hálátlan munka.
Kesalahan umum:
Often used about a role or situation, not about a person’s character (say “an unenviable job,” not usually “an unenviable person”).
Arti
undesirable because difficult or unpleasant
Kolokasi
unenviable position
|unenviable situation
|unenviable task
|unenviable job
|unenviable role
|unenviable dilemma
|unenviable responsibility
|unenviable choice
|rather unenviable
|truly unenviable
Sinonim
undesirable (General word for something you wouldn’t want.)
|
thankless (Highlights lack of appreciation or reward.)
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awkward (Suggests social or practical difficulty and discomfort.)
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difficult (Focuses on hardship more than lack of appeal.)
Antonim
enviable (Describes a situation others would like to have.)
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desirable (Generally wanted or attractive.)
Tema
emotions
|work
|social_relations
Definisi
Not good or attractive, because it is hard or unpleasant.
Not desirable or likely to be admired because it involves difficulty, discomfort, or a high risk of criticism or blame.
C1
FORMAL
2
szégyenletes
B2
Pola penggunaan:
an unenviable [record/reputation/distinction]
The city has an unenviable record for air pollution.
A városnak szégyenletes rekordja van a légszennyezés terén.
The company gained an unenviable reputation for poor customer service.
A cég rossz hírnevet szerzett a gyenge ügyfélszolgálata miatt.
He holds the unenviable distinction of being the youngest person ever dismissed from the post.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The team has an unenviable record this season.
A csapatnak szégyenletes mérlege van ebben a szezonban.
Kesalahan umum:
Common with nouns like “record,” “reputation,” and “distinction,” often in news writing.
Arti
notable for something negative
Kolokasi
unenviable record
|unenviable reputation
|unenviable distinction
|unenviable title
|unenviable statistic
|unenviable ranking
|unenviable rate
|unenviable achievement
|an unenviable label
|an unenviable history
Sinonim
shameful (Stronger; implies moral blame or disgrace.)
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unflattering (Milder; suggests it reflects badly rather than being disastrous.)
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ignominious (More literary/formal; emphasizes humiliation.)
Antonim
admirable (Worthy of respect or praise.)
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creditable (Deserving approval, especially in public view.)
Tema
news
|society
|business
Definisi
Famous for something bad, not something good.
Not admired because it involves a bad record, reputation, or distinction that attracts negative attention.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
unenviable
IPA
GB/ʌnˈɛnvˌiəbəl/
US/ʌnˈɛnvˌiəbəl/
Suku kata & tekanan
un - en - vi - able (4 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (en)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: unenviable
Ungkapan
have the unenviable distinction of
1/hˈæv ðə ʌnˈɛnvˌiəbəl dɪstˈɪŋkʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
be notable for something bad
To be famous for something bad.
Contoh
- The airport has the unenviable distinction of being the worst-rated in the survey.
- He has the unenviable distinction of losing three finals in a row.
in an unenviable position
1/ˈɪn ən ʌnˈɛnvˌiəbəl pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
stuck in a difficult situation
In a situation that is hard and not pleasant.
Contoh
- After the leak, the manager was in an unenviable position with both staff and executives angry.
- She was in an unenviable position of defending a decision she hadn’t made.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I am in an unenviable position at work.
the unenviable task of
1/ðə ʌnˈɛnvˌiəbəl tˈæsk əv/
fixed phrase
difficult or thankless job
A job that is hard and not enjoyable.
Contoh
- HR has the unenviable task of cutting costs without losing key staff.
- He was given the unenviable task of telling the team the project was cancelled.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- She has the unenviable task of saying no.