thankless
adjectiveUK /ˈθæŋk.ləs/
US /ˈθæŋk.ləs/
Something thankless is hard work that nobody says thank you for.
Cleaning up after the party was a thankless job.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Not showing or feeling gratitude; ungrateful.
He gave a thankless shrug when she handed him the gift.
3. Not likely to be appreciated or rewarded.
She took on the thankless task of organizing the files.
4. Of a person, failing to acknowledge kindness received.
It is thankless to ignore the help of your friends.