unenviable
gb/ʌnˈɛnvˌiəbəl/ us/ʌnˈɛnvˌiəbəl/
C1
영어
nem irigylésre méltó, hálátlan, szégyenletes
C1
1
hálátlan
B2
사용 패턴：
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.
학습자용 예문
I’m in an unenviable situation at work.
Nem irigylésre méltó helyzetben vagyok a munkahelyemen.
It’s an unenviable job.
Ez egy hálátlan munka.
자주 하는 실수：
Often used about a role or situation, not about a person’s character (say “an unenviable job,” not usually “an unenviable person”).
뜻
undesirable because difficult or unpleasant
연어
unenviable position
|unenviable situation
|unenviable task
|unenviable job
|unenviable role
|unenviable dilemma
|unenviable responsibility
|unenviable choice
|rather unenviable
|truly unenviable
유의어
undesirable (General word for something you wouldn’t want.)
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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.)
반의어
enviable (Describes a situation others would like to have.)
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desirable (Generally wanted or attractive.)
주제
emotions
|work
|social_relations
정의
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
사용 패턴：
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.
학습자용 예문
The team has an unenviable record this season.
A csapatnak szégyenletes mérlege van ebben a szezonban.
자주 하는 실수：
Common with nouns like “record,” “reputation,” and “distinction,” often in news writing.
뜻
notable for something negative
연어
unenviable record
|unenviable reputation
|unenviable distinction
|unenviable title
|unenviable statistic
|unenviable ranking
|unenviable rate
|unenviable achievement
|an unenviable label
|an unenviable history
유의어
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.)
반의어
admirable (Worthy of respect or praise.)
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creditable (Deserving approval, especially in public view.)
주제
news
|society
|business
정의
Famous for something bad, not something good.
Not admired because it involves a bad record, reputation, or distinction that attracts negative attention.
문법
기본형
unenviable
IPA
GB/ʌnˈɛnvˌiəbəl/
US/ʌnˈɛnvˌiəbəl/
음절 및 강세
un - en - vi - able （4음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (en)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: unenviable
표현
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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- She has the unenviable task of saying no.