thankless

• Beschreibt eine Aufgabe oder Arbeit, die schwierig und unangenehm ist und weder Dank noch Anerkennung oder Belohnung einbringt. Bezeichnet auch Personen oder Handlungen, die keine Dankbarkeit erfahren.

Describes a task or job that is hard, unpleasant, and does not bring any gratitude or reward.

1. UngratefulC1formal

   Not feeling or showing gratitude; not appreciative.

   Undankbar

   • He was a thankless child, never acknowledging his parents' efforts.
   • Her thankless attitude disappointed everyone who helped her.
   • The thankless recipient took the gift without a word of thanks.

   Synonymeunappreciativeungratefulunthankful

   Antonymeappreciativegratefulthankful

2. UnrewardingC1formal

   Not likely to be rewarded or appreciated; yielding no gratitude or benefit.

   Undankbar

   • Cleaning the public restrooms is often a thankless job.
   • She took on the thankless task of organizing the chaotic files.
   • Being a referee in amateur sports can be a thankless role.

   Synonymebarrenbootlessfruitlessprofitlessunappreciatedungratefulunproductiveunrewardingvain

   Antonymeappreciatedbeneficialgratifyingrewarding