In the question given below, a statement has been given with a word omitted. Following the statement, five words have been given and one of the given words will fit in the blank. Choose the most appropriate word to make the statement contextually correct and grammatically meaningful.

The Sri Lankan President is in the ________________position of tackling bankruptcy.

Correct option is D

The correct word for the given blank is ‘unenviable’.
(a)dawdle means waste time; be slow.
(b)ignoring means refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
(c)proclaiming means announce officially or publicly.
(d) unenviable means difficult, undesirable, or unpleasant.
(e)hasten means be quick to do something.