thankless

🇺🇸 /ˈθæŋkləs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈθæŋkləs/
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adjective
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A task or job that is hard to do and does not get any appreciation or thanks from others.

Taking care of the kids all day can be a thankless job, but it's important for their upbringing.

translation

adj. A task or job that is hard to do and does not get any appreciation or thanks from others.

Synonyms

unappreciated adj. 不被赏识 ungrateful adj. 忘恩负义 unnoticed adj. 未察觉 rude adj. 粗鲁的, 下流的, 突然的, 简陋的

Antonyms

appreciative adj. 感激的, 欣赏的 grateful adj. 感激的, 不胜感激的 indebted adj. 感激的, 负债的 thankful adj. 感激的