Read the dictionary definition of unenviable. All definitions for this word.
1. so undesirable as to be incapable of arousing envy
1. unenviable notoriety
2. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
1. awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion
2. an awkward pause followed his remark
3. a sticky question
4. in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign