Meaning : Hard to deal with. Especially causing pain or embarrassment.
Example :
Awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion.
An awkward pause followed his remark.
A sticky question.
In the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign.
Synonyms : awkward, embarrassing, sticky
Meaning : So undesirable as to be incapable of arousing envy.
Example :
Unenviable notoriety.