thankless
Example Sentences
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He accepted the thankless job of quartermaster general at Valley Forge in 1778 before he returned to field command of the Continental Army’s Southern Department in late 1780.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The so-called “good” ones supposedly remain silent about their partners’ indiscretions, while those who publicize their misdeeds are painted as thankless harpies.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2026
How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless audience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
Being an executor is often a lonely, time-consuming and thankless task.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 18, 2025
I do my best to clean it, but since the dishcloth was also purchased before we went into hiding and consists of more holes than cloth, it’s a thankless task.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
